SEMH Learning Support Assistants

 
SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Farnborough
£14.25 per hour | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:00pm | Long-Term Opportunity
There are schools… and then there are schools that genuinely change the trajectory of a child’s life.
We are working closely with a specialist SEND setting in Farnborough that supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and they are looking for Learning Support Assistants who can bring patience, resilience, and consistency into the classroom.
This is not a “sit at the back and observe” kind of role.This is hands-on, relationship-driven, and incredibly rewarding.

What the role looks like:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis

Working with children who may present with challenging behaviour, trauma backgrounds, or emotional dysregulation

Helping pupils engage with learning in a way that works for them

Using a calm, consistent and restorative approach

Being a safe, reliable adult in the classroom

The school:
This is a well-established SEND provision with a strong reputation locally for the way they support both pupils and their staff.
You’ll be joining a team that:

Understands SEMH and does things properly

Supports staff with training and guidance

Values consistency, structure and positive behaviour approaches

Works together — no one is left to “figure it out” alone

We’re looking for people who:

Have experience with SEMH, behaviour, or SEND (schools, care, youth work, support work – all relevant)

Are confident, calm, and able to hold boundaries in a positive way

Understand that behaviour is communication

Can build trust and rapport with pupils who may find school difficult

Are reliable and committed to long-term work

What you’ll get:

£14.25 per hour

Consistent hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm

Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent

Ongoing support from a team that actually understands SEND

The chance to make a real difference every single day

If you’re someone who thrives in a role where no two days are the same, and you want to be part of a school that genuinely supports its pupils — we’d love to hear from you.