SEMH Support & Reengagement Assistant

The Basildon Academies; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,316 - 30,681; Full time

Job summary

The Basildon Academies in Basildon are seeking a motivated SEMH Support Assistant on a 1-year fixed-term contract. You will help reintegrate and support vulnerable learners, deliver outreach to schools, and work under the Head of Provision to create a safe, therapeutic learning environment.

The role is 37 hours weekly on site (08:00-16:00 Mon-Thu; 08:00-15:30 Fri) with a term-time 39-week schedule and a starting salary of £24,316, rising with performance increments. Salary band 3 £28,351–£30,681.

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – Level 2 English & Maths.
• Use of ICT effectively to support learning.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and make decisions confidently.
• Patient, encouraging and resilient demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with clear and concise communication.
• Ability to manage wellbeing in a high-paced environment with potential secondary trauma.

Responsibilities

• To support learners’ reintegration and transition back to their referring setting, ensuring continuity of care and positive outcomes.
• Deliver outreach support to referring schools within the South Quadrant.
• Work as part of a team to support social, emotional and academic progress of vulnerable learners.
• Contribute to the SEMH Enhanced Provision and promote Trauma Perceptive Practice values.
• Provide high-quality support for children needing targeted social and emotional development.
• Work under the Head of Provision including contributing to a safe learning environment, relationships, teaching and assessment.

Skills

Numeracy & Literacy Level 2

ICT skills

Independent working

Communication skills

Wellbeing management

Job description

The Basildon Academies in Basildon are seeking a motivated SEMH Support Assistant on a 1-year fixed-term contract. You will help reintegrate and support vulnerable learners, deliver outreach to schools, and work under the Head of Provision to create a safe, therapeutic learning environment.

The role is 37 hours weekly on site (08:00-16:00 Mon-Thu; 08:00-15:30 Fri) with a term-time 39-week schedule and a starting salary of £24,316, rising with performance increments. Salary band 3 £28,351–£30,681.