Social, Emotional, Mental Health School Support

Social, Emotional & Mental Health Support

Primary Schools – South Tyneside & Sunderland

Milk Education are recruiting Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Support staff to work across a range of primary schools in South Tyneside and Sunderland.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional emotional and behavioural needs and helping them to succeed both academically and socially.

The Role

As a Social, Emotional & Mental Health Support Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs

Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

Assist in creating a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment

Support pupils both in the classroom and in intervention spaces

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

Monitor and record progress and behaviour

* The Ideal Candidate

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs (school, care, youth work or similar)

Patient, resilient and empathetic

Confident in managing challenging behaviour

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What Milk Education Offer

Competitive daily rates of pay

Long-term and short-term roles available

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Wellbeing and mental health support

Locations:
South Tyneside & Sunderland

Start Date:

Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Apply now to make a meaningful difference in a child’s education and wellbeing