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Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 13.75 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Southampton
Expire in: 6 hours
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant – Secondary SEMH School
Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2025
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Fixed Term: Academic Year 2025–26
Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in environments where building strong, trusting relationships with clear and consistent boundaries is key to success?
A small, specialist secondary SEMH school in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their supportive team for the 2025–2026 academic year. This is a full-time, term-time only position, ideal for someone with a strong commitment to helping young people navigate their education and personal development.
About the Role:
Support students aged 11–16 with SEMH needs, many of whom have experienced trauma or face mental health challenges
Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to implement personalised strategies and learning plans
Provide emotional regulation support, encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils while maintaining professional boundaries
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, mental health difficulties, or trauma
Relevant experience in education, youth work, social care, or therapeutic settings
A calm, resilient and empathetic nature with the ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour
Qualifications in education, mental health, or child development (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer:
A welcoming and supportive school environment
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable young people
Interested in applying or learning more?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference. Apply today to support students who need it most throughout their secondary education.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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