SEMH Learning Support Assistant
SEMH Learning Support Assistant – High Wycombe (HP12)
Full-Time | Long-Term | Secondary Schools
£90 – £110 per day | Start ASAP
Some young people just need one steady adult in their corner. Could that be you?
Supply Desk is working with several supportive, inclusive secondary schools across High Wycombe to find calm, committed SEMH Learning Support Assistants. You will support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them stay in learning and build the confidence to succeed.
This is a great fit for resilient, patient and proactive people who enjoy helping teenagers overcome barriers and move forward.
About the Role
You will work with students in lessons and around the school day, helping them manage their emotions, engage with their work and develop positive behaviour within a structured, caring environment.
Your Day-to-Day
- Supporting students with SEMH needs 1:1 and in small groups
- Helping teachers adapt lessons so every student can access learning
- Guiding students through emotional regulation and behaviour
- Building trusting relationships that keep students engaged
- Putting behaviour strategies and individual support plans into practice
- Helping students manage transitions between lessons and activities
- Tracking progress and feeding back to teaching staff
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
What You’ll Bring
- Experience working with young people, ideally in a school or SEMH setting
- A good grasp of behaviour management strategies
- A calm, patient and resilient manner
- The ability to build rapport with secondary-aged students
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A flexible, adaptable attitude
Bonus Points For
- Experience supporting SEMH, trauma or behavioural needs
- A background in youth work, care or mentoring
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- Team Teach or behaviour management training
- Secondary school experience
Why Work With Us?
- See the real difference you make in young people’s lives
- Supportive, inclusive school teams
- Long-term work with stability and room to progress
- Ongoing CPD and training
- Ideal experience if you are heading towards teaching, psychology or youth work
Apply Now
If you want a rewarding role supporting young people with SEMH needs in the High Wycombe area, apply today or give us a call.
01494 840527 | 01753 465 256
24/7 Support: 07435 552169
All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.