Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Learning Support Assistant

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Salary: £107 per day

Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026

Make a Difference Every Day

Milk Education is seeking a committed, resilient, and compassionate SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join our partner specialist schools across Guildford, Surrey. You'll support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and thrive in a supportive, nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. You'll develop positive, trusting relationships with students, helping them regulate their emotions, improve their behaviour, and engage successfully with learning. 

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, families, and external professionals, you will provide consistent, tailored support that meets each pupil's individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, acting as a trusted role model.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve behaviour, emotional wellbeing, attendance, and classroom engagement.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support during lessons.
• Respond calmly and confidently to challenging behaviour, following school policies and behaviour strategies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and progress reviews.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, safeguarding leads, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• Promote an inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and behaviour.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, or additional needs.
• Understands trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches, and positive behaviour support.
• Is calm, patient, resilient, and able to remain professional in challenging situations.
• Can build positive relationships based on trust, consistency, and respect.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Has a genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people reach their full potential.

Desirable

• Experience working within an SEN school, specialist provision, alternative provision, or similar educational setting.
• Team Teach, PRICE, or other positive handling training (or willingness to complete training).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, and SEMH best practice.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Ongoing CPD and specialist training.
• A supportive and welcoming team across our partner schools in Guildford.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives.

If you're looking to begin or continue a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Milk Education and help make a positive difference in schools across Farnborough, Hampshire 

INGUIL

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