SEMH Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) - Farnborough

£93-£99 per day | Full Time | Temp to Perm Opportunity | Immediate Start Do you have the resilience, patience and personality to support young people who need someone in their corner?

We're working with a specialist SEMH provision in Farnborough looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their team full-time. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in SEND, SEMH, youth work, care, sports coaching, mental health support or anyone who has worked with young people who can present with challenging behaviour.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and engage with learning
• Supporting behaviour management strategies in a calm and consistent way
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams to ensure students feel safe, supported and motivated

The Ideal Candidate

• Resilient, patient and adaptable
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs is desirable

What You'll Get

• £93-£99 per day
• Full-time hours, Monday-Friday
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role
• Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced team
• The chance to genuinely change lives every day

This isn't just a classroom role. It's an opportunity to be a mentor, role model and positive influence for young people who need it most.

Pink Tile Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks and relevant compliance checks. Applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. 💗

Apply today or get in touch with Rachel at Pink Tile Education to find out more.