Behavioural 1:1 SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Brighton | Immediate Start | £92.56–£95 per day

Make a difference. Build trust. Change a young person’s future.

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, resilience and personality to make a real difference in the lives of children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs?

Engage Education is working with a specialist SEMH school in Brighton to recruit a Behavioural 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support pupils who benefit from additional guidance, encouragement and consistent, positive relationships.

This is a hugely rewarding opportunity to work closely with a young person on a 1:1 basis, helping them navigate challenges, regulate their emotions, build confidence and engage positively with education.

What makes this role rewarding?

You’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive school where staff are committed to understanding each pupil as an individual. Many pupils have experienced challenges such as anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties or behavioural needs, and your role will be to help create a safe, structured environment where they feel understood, valued and able to succeed.

No two days will be the same, but the difference you make could have a lasting impact.

What we’re looking for

We’re interested in hearing from people who are:

• Experienced in supporting children or young people with social, emotional or behavioural needs.

• Calm, patient and confident when responding to challenging behaviour.

• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.

• Consistent, approachable and able to maintain clear boundaries.

• Passionate about helping pupils develop independence, resilience and confidence.

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Relevant backgrounds could include:

• Youth Work and Youth Mentoring

• Behaviour Support and Behaviour Mentoring

• SEMH or SEN Teaching Assistant roles

• Residential childcare or pastoral support

• Experience supporting young people with attachment or trauma-related needs

Don’t have direct SEMH school experience? That’s okay! Training and guidance will be provided, and the school welcomes applicants with transferable experience and the right attitude.

Why work with Engage Education?

We want you to feel supported, valued and confident in your role. When working with us, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay: £92.56–£95 per day, with pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations.

• Dedicated support: A consultant who will guide and support you throughout your placement.

• Free professional development: Access to CPD training delivered by experienced senior education leaders.

• Refer a friend: Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when a colleague you refer completes five days of work.

The important details

• Location: Brighton

• Position: Behavioural 1:1 SEMH Learning Support Assistant

• Start date: ASAP

• Pay: £92.56–£95 per day

• Setting: Specialist SEMH school

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change a young person’s experience of education, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Engage Education directly to find out more.

If you do not hear back within two working days, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. We welcome applications for other suitable vacancies and retain CVs to support candidates with future opportunities.

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