Specialist Learning Support Assistant (SEMH)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Specialist Learning Support Assistant who is keen be part of a team supporting the work of a successful department.

Playing a pivotal role in the continued development of the Academy’s Specialist Alternative Provision, Northgate House, you will be required to work with students with particular needs related to social, emotional, mental health and undiagnosed special educational needs (SEN).

Including students who do not currently have an EHCP but who may need one, the role will primarily involve working with individual or small groups of students to:

• Provide one to one support
• Work with students to identify and implement strategies to positively manage their SEMH with a focus on promoting and enhancing their learning
• Where appropriate, identify appropriate strategies to inform a SEMH support plan for class teachers to implement moving forwards.
• Where additional Teaching Assistant support looks like it will be needed longer term, work in collaboration with the Pastoral team and SENDCO to identify students requiring longer-term SEN support / intervention, assisting with the commencement of the EHCP or Paediatric referral process where appropriate.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills and experience of working with or caring for young people. You should also have knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office, in particular MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ2 Level in Learning Support or equivalent qualification in a related area or have the ability to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience. Evidence of an existing qualification and / or training related to SEMH is also preferred but not essential as training can be arranged for the right candidate.