1:1 Student Support Assistant (SEMH)

1:1 Student Support Assistant (SEMH) – SEMH School (Ages 5–19) – Middlesbrough

Milk Education are working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Middlesbrough that supports children and young people aged 5–19 years. We are seeking a resilient and compassionate 1:1 Student Support Assistant (SEMH) to provide dedicated support to pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced 1:1 Support Assistant or someone with strong transferable skills who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people who face barriers to learning.

As a 1:1 Student Support Assistant (SEMH), you will work closely with an individual pupil, providing consistent support, building trust, and helping them regulate emotions, engage in learning, and develop positive coping strategies.

Responsibilities of the 1:1 Student Support Assistant (SEMH):

• Deliver consistent one-to-one support to a pupil with SEMH needs

• Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour strategies

• Help the pupil access learning activities tailored to their ability

• Implement and follow individual behaviour or support plans

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals

• Foster a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment

Requirements for the 1:1 SEMH Student Support Assistant Role:

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based or transferable experience such as youth work, care, coaching or support work)

• Understanding of SEMH needs and associated behaviours

• Knowledge of additional needs such as ADHD, ASD or learning difficulties (desirable)

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

• A calm, patient and resilient approach

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

Benefits of Working with Milk Education:

Becoming a 1:1 Support Assistant with Milk Education means joining a supportive and values-driven agency that places wellbeing and development at the centre of what we do. Benefits include:

• A dedicated consultant offering personalised guidance and ongoing support

• 24/7 access to assistance whenever you need it

• Free CPD opportunities including behaviour management, safeguarding and SEMH-focused training

• Access to our wellbeing initiatives and support programmes

If you are a proactive and empathetic 1:1 Support Assistant ready to make a real impact within a SEMH school in Middlesbrough, we would love to hear from you.

Contact me : 

anna.wilson@milk-education.co.uk

01642983001

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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