SEMH Learning Support Assistant

SEMH Learning Support Assistant We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic individual to work as a SEMH Learning Support Assistant for the SEND department. Learning Support Assistants are a vital element in supporting the learning of our most vulnerable pupils on the SEN register. This is a full-time position for (5 days per week) and term time only (39 weeks per year) from 8:00-16:00. St Catherine’s is a Catholic girl’s mainstream school with a range of pupils with special educational needs. The majority of pupils have social and communication difficulties including autism, dyslexia and social, emotional mental health. We are seeking to appoint someone with knowledge and experience of working with pupils who have SEMH and ideally someone who has experience of leading evidence based interventions to support the pastoral care for pupils. Currently pupils identified on the SEN register access a wide range of interventions including use of our wellbeing space, learning support centre, group Talkabout sessions and 1 to 1 tailored KITs and talking therapies. We would like to extend our therapeutic offer and would be interested in candidates who have delivered therapeutic support before. Staff at St Catherine’s benefit from an excellent team ethos. We encourage all staff to be active in their professional development and offer a comprehensive package of induction along with the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge through training. We are committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and offer a programme of activities in support of this. At St Catherine’s Catholic School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to the completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer. To be successful at St Catherine’s, you will: · commit to our supportive but c