We are seeking to appoint a caring, motivated, and resilient Special Educational Needs Support Assistant (SENSA) to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with additional needs to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide tailored support for students with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, SEND, and other barriers to learning. You will play a key role in helping students engage positively with education and develop socially, emotionally, and academically.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students in lessons, interventions, and structured activities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual needs
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
- Support students with social skills, communication, and independence
- Assist teachers with classroom preparation and learning resources
- Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external professionals
Ideal Candidate
- Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs
- Be patient, empathetic, and resilient
- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Be able to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
- Have a positive and proactive approach to supporting vulnerable learners
Benefits
- An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
- Support Staff only based on working full time, all year – Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
- Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
- Free Discount for Teachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
- Free Eye Tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
Salary & Working Hours
Actual Salary: £19,898-£20,866
Working hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 Inset Days (39 weeks total)
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