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Job Title: Midday Learning Support
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £100 – £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time
Are you a nurturing and resilient individual, passionate about supporting young learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
GSL Education are seeking a committed and empathetic Midday Learning Support to join a forward-thinking SEN school in Chesterfield, offering vital support to pupils with SEMH needs during structured and unstructured parts of the school day.
About the Role:
As a Midday Learning Support, you will play a key role in ensuring that pupils with SEMH challenges are supported both in and out of the classroom—particularly during lunchtimes and transition periods. The position requires a full-time role and is ideal for individuals who can build trusting relationships and who are passionate about inclusion and mental health awareness within education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with SEMH needs during lunchtime and mid-day sessions, encouraging positive interaction and engagement.
- Provide structured emotional and behavioural support during unstructured parts of the school day.
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports students’ individual needs.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral leads, and senior staff to maintain consistency and communication.
- Implement school-wide behaviour policies with understanding, patience, and a student-centred approach.
- Safeguard the well-being and safety of all students under your care.
Job Requirements:
- Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to reliable transport.
- Must be available for full-time work.
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is essential.
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to behaviour management.
- Confidence to work in a dynamic SEN school environment and respond calmly in challenging situations.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Competitive daily rate of £100 – £110, based on experience and qualifications.
- Full support from a dedicated consultant with expertise in SEN recruitment.
- Opportunity to work in a school that is inclusive, forward-thinking, and committed to pupil development.
- Access to continued professional development and long-term career progression.
Apply Now!
If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs and are ready to commit full-time, we’d love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Midday Learning Support’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
