SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Youth Resilience & Life Skills - Wokingham

Location: Wokingham
Setting: Specialist Alternative Provision (11-19)
Contract: Term time Full-time preferred

About the Role

We are seeking a SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Youth Resilience & Life Skills to join a specialist alternative provision supporting learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This role focuses on helping young people develop resilience, emotional regulation and practical life skills to thrive in school and beyond. You will provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions and mentor learners to build confidence, engagement and positive decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learners in class and through 1:1 or small group sessions
• Deliver interventions focused on resilience, emotional regulation and personal development
• Encourage positive decision making and goal setting
• Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
• Monitor wellbeing and engagement, escalating concerns as needed
• Act as a stable, positive role model for students

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting SEMH learners or alternative provision settings
• Understands trauma informed approaches and restorative practice
• Can manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently
• Is passionate about mentoring, life skills and youth empowerment
• Has strong communication and relationship building skills

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5 Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal exclusive discounts (our version of the Blue Light Card).
• 1000+ accredited discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook & access to our wellbeing hub.
• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools.
• We're located across England & North Wales with 9 offices!
• Join the UK's only eco friendly education supply agency!

DBS on the Update Service is desirable. Training and ongoing CPD provided.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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