Pay : £26,000
Location : Swindon, SN2
Start Date : September 2025
I am working with a successful and hardworking academy located in Swindon. Motivated in providing students with world class teaching and a supportive environment. They are looking for an enthusiastic Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Learning Support Assistant to join the academy. This school has a nurturing environment for both teachers and students with a real strive for excellence.
The role is full time and permanent with a start date commencing in September 2025. As a SEMH Learning Support Assistant you will be assisting with the planned learning and activities provided by the teacher, by supporting those with SEMH needs through a supporting and encouraging environment.
Responsibilities
* Providing assistance in the Learning Support of SEMH students
* Capability to provide support to children with a variety of special needs.
* Providing one - on - one support and guidance inside and outside the classroom.
* Supporting students in the management of behaviour, emotional regulation to build positive relationships.
* A reliable character for students to use for their development and emotional challenges.
* Working closely with teachers and other support staff to provide a collaborative environment.
* Help in the preparation of learning materials
Requirements
* Relevant SEMH Qualifications are beneficial as well as experience working with SEN children.
* Enthusiasm for supporting those with education needs and emotional development.
* Effective interpersonal and observation skills for good communication between students, teachers and parents.
* Patience, resilience and adaptability to provide the right support for individual needs.
* Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
* SEND teaching qualification