SEMH Learning Support Assistant

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