Overview
Job Description for Specialist Behaviour Learning Support Assistant (SEMH Specialist Provision)
Responsible to: SENDCO/ Behaviour Lead
Based at: Dinnington High School
Salary: Salary Band F, Full time term time (Band F, points 12-17, of the School Support Staff Spine, £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 FTE)
Contract Details: Full time, Term Time only 38 weeks plus 2 INSET Days
Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 23rd March 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 26th March 2026
Overall purpose
We are seeking a passionate, nurturing, and resilient Specialist Behaviour Learning Support Assistant to join our secondary specialist provision for young people with identified Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will support students across a range of ages, abilities, and emotional needs, working in both 1:1 and small-group settings to help them re-engage with learning in a structured, safe, and supportive environment. Young people in our specialist provision require consistency, stability, and positive role models who can respond to their needs with patience and empathy. Your role is to support their academic engagement, emotional regulation, and social development while ensuring their school experience is as productive, safe, and beneficial as possible. This is a permanent role, offering stability, professional growth, and ongoing training as part of a committed and supportive staff team.
Main duties
* Supporting Pupils
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs across varied ages and learning levels.
* Continuously adapt to pupils’ needs throughout the day to maximise engagement and wellbeing.
* Support pupils to remain focused, emotionally regulated, and safe within the environment.
* Identify and respond calmly to early signs of anxiety, triggers, or emotional distress.
* Build positive, trusting relationships rooted in empathy, consistency, and respect.
* Model appropriate behaviour, resilience, and communication at all times.
* Behaviour & Emotional Support
* Support pupils during emotional or behavioural crises using trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies.
* Encourage positive behaviour, reinforcing self-regulation and pro-social decision-making.
* Implement personalised behaviour support plans and restorative approaches.
* Support reintegration into class or group settings following incidents.
* Use Team Teach or other approved physical intervention methods where appropriate.
* Teaching & Learning Support
* Work alongside teaching staff to deliver adapted learning tasks that meet individual needs and EHCP targets.
* Assist pupils in developing routines, independence, and confidence in their learning.
* Modify resources, communication, and delivery to support individual learning profiles.
* Plan and deliver interventions
* Lead Assess, Plan, Do, Review processes for identified students who access a significant amount of provision through the SEMH Specialist Provision.
* Quality assure and update identified students Learning Plan, at least half termly to summarise need, support and progression against targets.
* QA Learning Plans and review termly
* All identified cohort to have a minimum of termly APDR cycles to support external agency referrals and EHCP applications
* Direct SEND Admin Support for standardised testing requirements
* Liaise with parents through regular communication/ meetings
* Ensure that stakeholders in school are aware of needs through staff briefing
* Collates student voice for key cohort of students
* Collaboration & Professional Conduct
* Work in accordance with all safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies.
* Maintain effective communication with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals.
* Contribute to planning, assessments, and review meetings as required.
* Develop strong working relationships with colleagues to ensure consistent practice and support.
* Monitoring & Reporting
* Record and report behaviour incidents accurately and promptly.
* Monitor progress in engagement, emotional regulation, and behaviour.
* Provide feedback to staff to support ongoing planning and intervention strategies.
* To be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
* To observe at all times confidentiality appropriate to the post and to work within Trust guidelines of Data Protection.
* Perform other duties as assigned by your line manager.
* You may be required to work up to 2 evenings per academic year to support trust events.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement: Our specialist provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, provide professional references, and follow all safeguarding policies and training requirements. Safeguarding is the responsibility of every member of staff, and we promote a culture of vigilance, professionalism, and care
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