SEMH Support Staff

Milk Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Flexible days and hours

CPD via Milk Academy

PSHE resources and wellbeing content

Consultant support 24/7

Exclusive school partnerships

Job summary

Milk Education in Guildford is seeking a caring SEMH Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEN school from September. You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs, building trusting relationships to support wellbeing and development.

The role focuses on emotional regulation, resilience, and helping students access learning. You will work with teachers and pastoral teams to deliver personalised support in a structured, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH, SEND, ASD, ADHD or challenging behaviour is beneficial.
• Patient, empathetic and able to adapt to individual needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making a difference.
• Graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships to support wellbeing and development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Assist learning activities and engage with the curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams to deliver personalised support.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and activities.
• Help create a safe, structured learning environment.
• Encourage social skills, resilience and self-esteem.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

A welcoming SEN school in Guildford, Surrey is looking for a caring and resilient SEMH Support Assistant to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs, including behavioural, emotional, and social challenges.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to support their wellbeing and development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, confidence building, and developing positive coping strategies.
• Assist students in accessing learning activities and engaging with the curriculum.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to deliver personalised support.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and independence.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and wider school activities.
• Help create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to develop social skills, resilience, and self-esteem.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND, ASD, ADHD, or challenging behaviour is beneficial.
• Patient, empathetic, and understanding of individual needs.
• Confident supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to making a difference.
• Passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing, development, and education.
• Graduates looking to gain experience within SEN/SEMH settings are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Milk Education? Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, offering exclusive discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card.
• Follow your career progress with access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules.
• School Preparation Pack – helping you feel ready for your school placements.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• Partnership with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity, providing inspiring school speakers who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
• Located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices.
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.