SEMH Support Assistant
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SEMH Support Assistant
You’ll support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs across lessons and structured intervention sessions. You’ll help pupils regulate emotions, follow routines, and re-engage with learning. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you’ll contribute to personalised support plans designed to improve confidence, resilience, and classroom participation.
Job Description
You’ll support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs across lessons and structured intervention sessions. You’ll help pupils regulate emotions, follow routines, and re-engage with learning. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you’ll contribute to personalised support plans designed to improve confidence, resilience, and classroom participation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide 1:1 and small-group SEMH support.
- Reinforce emotional regulation strategies and routines.
- Assist with behaviour support plans and interventions.
- Monitor pupil progress and communicate updates with staff.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
- Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs.
- Calm communication style and strong relationship-building skills.
- Confidence applying structured routines and behaviour strategies.
- Strong safeguarding awareness and collaborative mindset.
About the School
This SEND provision in Warwickshire CV34 is rated Good and known for its strong therapeutic ethos and well-structured support systems. The school focuses on emotional regulation, personalised learning pathways, and strong pastoral care. Staff benefit from collaborative multidisciplinary teams and specialist training opportunities, making it an appealing environment for SEMH Support Assistants who value meaningful, pupil-centred work.