Therapeutic LSA for SEMH – Secondary School

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Professional development

Consultant support

Potential permanent contract after/pro

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) to join a dedicated secondary school in Southampton. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, mainly in 1:1 and small-group settings, and contribute to a therapeutic, nurturing classroom environment.

Hours are 8:15am–3:30pm, with a full-time or 4-days-per-week contract. The role offers ongoing training and potential progression to a permanent school contract after probation, with safeguarding commitments and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Background in care, hospital/clinical support, youth work, SEND or alternative provision.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in 1:1 and small-group settings.
• Implement therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help create a safe, emotionally supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Trauma-informed approaches

Collaboration with staff

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) to join a dedicated secondary school in Southampton. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, mainly in 1:1 and small-group settings, and contribute to a therapeutic, nurturing classroom environment.

Hours are 8:15am–3:30pm, with a full-time or 4-days-per-week contract. The role offers ongoing training and potential progression to a permanent school contract after probation, with safeguarding commitments and DBS checks.