SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Are you a passionate and patient person looking for a fulfilling position in the Education Sector? Have experience working with SEMH within schools or very similar?

Reed Education Cardiff are currently seeking an experienced SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support pupils within a local Specialist school with their learning journeys. This is to start as soon as possible and could be both day-to-day or long-term cover.

The school based within the outskirts of Cardiff is a specialist 'Trauma Informed School' supporting young people with Social Emotional Mental Health. They offer a high-quality teaching of which is adapted to allow students the best possible learning and offers excellent opportunities for young people to enjoy a variety of activities that links with their education - this includes hiking, forest school, swimming, day trips, bush-craft and much more! The school offer pupils a fresh start for pupils and provide a safe space for both academic and personal growth. 

As the Learning Support Assistant, you will:• Be a patient, passionate and resilient individual, with relative experience• Have experience supporting Social, Emotional Mental Health in young people with a positive and patient manner, capable of effectively de-escalating confrontational situations • Be available as soon as possible for five days per week on an ongoing basis• Be open to working with individuals and small groups, depending on the needs of the day• Have an Enhanced DBS (Child) on the Update Service – or be willing to obtain onePLEASE NOTE: This role will require a fit and active individual due to the amount of external activities that take place at the school. There is a gym for candidates to use whilst on site, and does have off-road parking.

The salary for this position is currently set between £80-95 per day. You will be paid on a weekly basis (the following Friday).

What can Reed offer you in return?• Designated Specialist Consultant to support you through the process, with excellent relationships with a large number of schools across South Wales and Bristol• Competitive pay rates – offering the best pay rate depending on your experience• Access to offices across the UK• Access to a number of roles and positions within your local area, with no need to job hunt!• Reed Benefits

Should you be interested in this position, please click 'Apply Now' to forward us your most recent CV and a consultant will be in touch.