Teaching Assistant - Behaviour support

Teacheractive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEMH challenges, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. This role offers competitive pay and dedicated consultancy support.

Benefits

Free CPD and training

Access to Guaranteed Payment Scheme

£100 referral bonus

24/7 support from the team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural challenges.
• A calm, confident, and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Relevant experience in a school, PRU, or alternative provision setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Helping to create a calm, consistent, and safe learning environment.
• Implementing strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and therapists.
• Supporting academic and personal development in line with EHCP targets.

Job description

Overview

SEMH Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: NG13 – Bingham

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Competitive Daily Rate | Paid via PAYE

TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with an SEMH supporting independent School in NG13, a nurturing and inclusive setting supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This unique school environment is dedicated to creating a therapeutic and individualised learning experience for pupils aged 7–18 who may struggle in mainstream education. We are now looking for a passionate and resilient SEMH Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join the team and make a genuine impact on pupils' lives.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Helping to create a calm, consistent, and safe learning environment
• Implementing strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and therapists
• Supporting academic and personal development in line with EHCP targets
• Temp to perm for the right candidates

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural challenges
• A calm, confident, and empathetic approach
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Relevant experience in a school, PRU, or alternative provision setting (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Get from TeacherActive

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Competitive pay – paid via PAYE, with no hidden fees
• £100 referral bonus when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
• 24/7 support from our friendly, experienced team

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.