Secondary SEMH Support – Mirfield

About the role:

A well-regarded secondary school located close to Mirfield is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate SEMH Support Assistant to join their team from Easter 2026. This is a vital 1:1 position supporting a student with significant Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, requiring someone with strong experience, resilience, and a calm, consistent approach. The role offers up to full‑time hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a student with SEMH needs, ensuring consistency, structure, and emotional stability
• Implement tailored strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and self‑regulation
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support the student’s individual plan
• Assist in creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Support the student both in and out of the classroom, adapting approaches to meet changing needs
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews, meetings, and progress updates
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow school policies at all times

Pre‑requisites:

• Proven experience working with young people with SEMH needs, ideally within a secondary school setting
• Strong understanding of behaviour support strategies and trauma‑informed practice
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in challenging situations
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with students
• A proactive, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting complex needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and ready to make a lasting difference, we would welcome your application.

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