Learning Support Assistant – Youth Resilience & Life Skills
SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Youth Resilience & Life Skills
Location: Horley, Redhill, Caterham areas, Surrey
Full-time – Part-time options available
Hours: 8:30am-3:15pm
Overview:
The learning Support Assistant – Youth Resilience & Life Skills role is a hands-on, impactful position supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Working closely within the classroom and across the school, you will help students develop emotional resilience, improve behaviour, and build essential life skills that prepare them for both education and life beyond school.
This role goes beyond academic support — it focuses on guiding young people to better understand themselves, manage challenges, and make positive choices.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs within the classroom
2. Assist in delivering structured lessons focused on life skills, emotional regulation, and resilience
3. Support students in understanding and managing emotions such as anger, anxiety, and frustration
4. Implement behaviour support strategies and individual plans consistently
5. Act as a positive role model, promoting respect, self-discipline, and accountability
6. Help students develop practical life skills (e.g. communication, problem-solving, decision-making, independence)
7. Support engagement in lessons by adapting tasks and breaking down learning into manageable steps
8. De-escalate challenging situations using calm, consistent approaches
9. Encourage positive social interactions and support conflict resolution between peers
10. Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and SEN teams to ensure consistent support
11. Monitor and record progress in behaviour, engagement, and emotional development
12. Support students during transitions, break times, and less structured parts of the school day
Key Skills & Qualities:
13. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with vulnerable young people
14. Calm, patient, and resilient approach in challenging situations
15. Confident in managing behaviour and using de-escalation strategies
16. Passion for supporting young people’s personal development and wellbeing
17. Proactive, hands-on attitude within a classroom setting
18. Ability to set clear boundaries while maintaining a supportive approach
19. Good teamwork and communication skills
Experience & Qualifications:
20. Experience working with young people, particularly those with SEMH, behavioural needs, or in youth work settings
21. Background in mentoring, coaching, sports, or support work is highly desirable
22. Relevant qualifications (e.g. Youth Work, Psychology, Education, or Behaviour Support) are advantageous but not essential
23. Enhanced DBS check required
Why This Role Matter’s:
As a Learning Support Assistant focused on resilience and life skills, you will play a key role in helping young people overcome barriers that impact their education and future. Your support helps students build confidence, develop coping strategies, and gain the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who want to make a genuine, lasting difference in young people’s lives.
Why Work With Milk Education?
Benefits to You:
24. Excellent rates of pay
25. Fast-track registration and compliance
26. Flexible working days and hours
27. Five-star rated agency with thousands of reviews
28. Exclusive partnerships with local schools and trusts
29. Access to our Perks Portal with a wide range of discounts
30. Progression pathway with over 1000 discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
31. Free PSHE lesson plans
32. Free Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub
33. School Preparation Pack
34. 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
35. Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
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Start Date: Immediate
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