SEMH LSA - Interventions

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Colchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£19,659 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

SEMH Learning Support Classroom Management Outdoor Learning Wellbeing Support DBS Check

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a positive and enthusiastic SEMH Learning Support Assistant (Interventions) to join their team. The role involves supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, both inside and outside the classroom, delivering structured outdoor learning experiences.

Job details

Job role Teaching assistant Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern Full time: 32.5 hours, 38 weeks (term time only) Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 3:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break

Contract type Fixed term - until 31 August 2027 (with the potential to be made permanent)

Pay scale Scale 5 Point 8 -11, Starting Salary: £19,659 (actual per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

[Employer hidden] is a thriving secondary school, looking to appoint a positive, resilient and enthusiastic SEMH Learning Support Assistant (Interventions) to join our dedicated Learning Support Team. The successful candidate will have experience of supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role will involve working inside and outside of the classroom environment, delivering structured outdoor learning experiences designed to boost engagement, develop confidence and support the emotional wellbeing of young people with SEMH.

What the school offers its staff

This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. [Employer hidden] is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored. If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEMH LSA - Job Description April 2026.pdf - 123 KB (opens in new tab)

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