Learning Support Assistant/semh Coordinator

**Ref: SCH-ThBS-0063**32 day(s) remaining**

**Establishment**: The BRIT School **Location**: The BRIT School **Salary**: Band 4 Point 13 - £28,340.40 (£31,986 FTE) **Department**: AEN **Job Type**: Full Time **Key Stage**: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

**Closing Date**: 31/03/2025 09:00 **Interview Date**: TBC **Start Date**: ASAP

Additional Information

**Contract Type**:Permanent **Contract Term**:TTO - Term time only **Hours per Week**:35.00 **Weeks per Year**:39.143 **Pay Grade**:Support Staff | 13 - 18

The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the skills and resilience to support students in reaching their full potential? If so, we’d love to hear from you



We are seeking a dedicated and motivated **Social Emotional and Mental Health Learning Support Assistant (SEMH LSA)** to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students aged 14-19 in a supportive and dynamic environment.

**About the Role**:
As a SEMH LSA, you will:

- Provide specialised support to students with SEMH needs, promoting their academic and personal progress.
- Offer 1:1 and small group support in the AEN department, creating tailored resources and interventions.
- Monitor and report on students’ progress, contributing to Learning Passports, EHCP Annual Reviews, and other relevant documentation.
- Deliver intervention programmes and support literacy, numeracy, and IT skills development.
- Be on call to manage mental health emergencies and high-level concerns for SEMH students.
- Co-lead staff training on managing complex SEMH needs and contribute to behaviour management strategies.
- Uphold and promote the school’s ethos, policies, and commitment to safeguarding and equality.

**Key Requirements**:
We’re looking for someone who is:

- Experienced or knowledgeable in supporting students with SEND, particularly SEMH needs.
- Willing to undergo specialised SEMH training.
- Proficient in ICT and skilled in report writing, organisation, and analysing student progress.
- Resilient, flexible, and calm under pressure.
- An excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and external agencies.
- Passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

**Why Join Us?**:

- Be part of a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to empowering young people.
- Access opportunities for professional development and training, including specialised SEMH training.
- Contribute to meaningful work that impacts students’ lives and futures.

**Qualifications**:
**Qualification Title**

**Grade**
- English and Maths GCSE Grade 4-9
- 4-9
- Essential
- Trained in Mental Health First Aid (or similar qualification)
- Desirable

**Skills**:
**Experience**
- Proven ability or interest in Arts Education
- Desirable
- Knowledge of SEND
- Essential
- Experience of delivering specific intervention programmes
- Essential
- Proven ability in a learning support or similar role
- Essential
- Understanding of how to monitor and track the progress of pupils
- Essential
- Proven ability in youth work or a similar role
- Desirable

**Personal Attributes**
- Flexible and open to continuous change
- Essential
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Essential
- Committed to equality
- Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Essential
- Resilience - the ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
- Essential

Safeguarding Information

**The BRIT School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff, and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others.**

The BRIT School

60
The Crescent
Croydon
Croydon
SE25 5PW

Lisa Hills