Learning Support Assistant - Primary Years Specialist SEMH School in Horsham
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Learning Support Assistant - Primary Years Specialist SEMH School in Horsham
Horsham, West Sussex
Start: September
Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Pay: £127 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Requirement: Driver essential due to rural location
We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Horsham, supporting primary aged pupils with social, emotional, mental health, and neurodiverse needs.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils both within the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping to build confidence, emotional regulation, engagement, and positive learning behaviours within a structured and therapeutic environment.
Role Responsibilities- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Assisting pupils to access learning activities across the curriculum
- Supporting emotional regulation, communication, and social development
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Supporting pupils with additional needs including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and communication difficulties
- Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and therapy teams
- Experience working with children or young people
- Ideally experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, or neurodiverse needs
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils
- A proactive and adaptable attitude
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Opportunity to develop specialist SEMH and SEN experience
- A supportive and collaborative school environment
- A rewarding role making a genuine difference to young people's education and wellbeing
- Potential for a permanent position following the temporary period
Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay.
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.