SEMH Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.75 to £14.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 April 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 208997 |
Summary
Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within a secondary school in Portsmouth supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding role where you will make a positive impact in the lives of young people who require help with emotional regulation, relationship building, and setting boundaries.
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Work on a one-to-one and small group basis with pupils who have SEMH needs.
Work on a one-to-one and small group basis with pupils who have SEMH needs.
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Support pupils with managing emotions, behaviour, understanding triggers, and developing positive relationships.
Support pupils with managing emotions, behaviour, understanding triggers, and developing positive relationships.
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Assist with adapting the learning content to meet individual needs.
Assist with adapting the learning content to meet individual needs.
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Collaborate closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide a safe and supportive environment.
Collaborate closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide a safe and supportive environment.
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Previous experience working with children or young adults who struggle with emotional regulation and building relationships is essential.
Previous experience working with children or young adults who struggle with emotional regulation and building relationships is essential.
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Ability to drive is highly desirable.
Ability to drive is highly desirable.
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Must have a clear DBS or be willing to apply for one.
Must have a clear DBS or be willing to apply for one.
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Availability between 8:30-15:30 (hours may vary slightly day-to-day).
Availability between 8:30-15:30 (hours may vary slightly day-to-day).
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Passion, patience, and resilience when working with young people facing emotional challenges.
Passion, patience, and resilience when working with young people facing emotional challenges.
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Competitive hourly pay at £14.30 (term-time only).
Competitive hourly pay at £14.30 (term-time only).
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Opportunity for a permanent contract after a successful period.
Opportunity for a permanent contract after a successful period.
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Full training and ongoing support provided by Teaching Personnel.
Full training and ongoing support provided by Teaching Personnel.
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Rewarding role making a real difference to students' lives.
Rewarding role making a real difference to students' lives.
If you are interested in a role working with students with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs, please do apply with your CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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Work on a one-to-one and small group basis with pupils who have SEMH needs.
Work on a one-to-one and small group basis with pupils who have SEMH needs.
-
Support pupils with managing emotions, behaviour, understanding triggers, and developing positive relationships.
Support pupils with managing emotions, behaviour, understanding triggers, and developing positive relationships.
-
Assist with adapting the learning content to meet individual needs.
Assist with adapting the learning content to meet individual needs.
-
Collaborate closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide a safe and supportive environment.
Collaborate closely with teachers and pastoral staff to provide a safe and supportive environment.
-
Previous experience working with children or young adults who struggle with emotional regulation and building relationships is essential.
Previous experience working with children or young adults who struggle with emotional regulation and building relationships is essential.
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Ability to drive is highly desirable.
Ability to drive is highly desirable.
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Must have a clear DBS or be willing to apply for one.
Must have a clear DBS or be willing to apply for one.
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Availability between 8:30-15:30 (hours may vary slightly day-to-day).
Availability between 8:30-15:30 (hours may vary slightly day-to-day).
-
Passion, patience, and resilience when working with young people facing emotional challenges.
Passion, patience, and resilience when working with young people facing emotional challenges.
-
Competitive hourly pay at £14.30 (term-time only).
Competitive hourly pay at £14.30 (term-time only).
-
Opportunity for a permanent contract after a successful period.
Opportunity for a permanent contract after a successful period.
-
Full training and ongoing support provided by Teaching Personnel.
Full training and ongoing support provided by Teaching Personnel.
-
Rewarding role making a real difference to students' lives.
Rewarding role making a real difference to students' lives.
If you are interested in a role working with students with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs, please do apply with your CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.