SEMH Learning Support Assisant

Overview

Location:

Barking, England
• Sector:
Education & Training
• Salary: £95.00 to £110.00 per day

SEMH Learning Support Assistant | Barking | September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s wellbeing? This role focuses on supporting a student with SEMH needs in a secondary school setting, using Team Teach training to help the student access learning, regulate emotions, and develop positive relationships throughout the school day.

• Provide 1:1 support for a student with SEMH needs, helping them access learning and stay engaged in class.
• Support emotional regulation and social skills development within the school environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to implement behaviour support strategies.

• Holds a valid Team Teach qualification (essential).
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, resilient, and confident in managing challenging behaviour; able to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Excellent communication skills and a nurturing approach.

• Full-time, term-time only position.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with qualified SEN professionals, Specialist Teachers, and Educational Psychologists.