SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Term/duration Permanent variable (range 15 - 30 hours per week)

Closing date 12 pm on 10 July 2026

Interview date(s)

Interview date(s) Tuesday 14th July 2026

Trinity Primary School is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and resilient Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people in achieving their potential — academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Role

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers, the SENCo, and other professionals to support pupils with special educational needs. You’ll help create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed.

Your work will be varied — no two days are the same! You’ll be:

• Supporting pupils’
  educational, emotional, and behavioural
  development.
• Promoting self-esteem, independence, and positive relationships
  .
• Assisting in the delivery of personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
  .
• Helping pupils engage fully in both mainstream and specialist settings
  .
• Using approaches such as PACE, emotion coaching, and restorative conversations
  to support regulation and wellbeing.
• Delivering and supporting interventions including ELSA, Sounds-Write, sensory activities, and small-group work.
• Liaising with families and professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Has a caring, patient and empathetic nature.
• Can remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Believes in inclusive education
  and helping every pupil thrive.
• Is a strong team player with good communication skills.
• Is willing to learn — with opportunities for ongoing training and development
  .
• (Ideally) has experience or training in supporting children with SEMH or additional needs.

What We Offer

• A warm, inclusive and supportive school community.
• Comprehensive induction and CPD opportunities
  .
• The chance to work alongside a dedicated, experienced team.
• A role that makes a genuine difference — every single day.

Safeguarding Statement:

Trinity Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children

For further information and to request an application form, please contact the Becky Allsopp or Tracey Watkins email a or telephone .

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please call to make an appointment.