SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Behaviour & SEMH Focus

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SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Behaviour & SEMH Role | Schools Mutual Services Jobs

Location: Gateshead, Consett, Sunderland, Newcastle & surrounding areas

About the Role

Schools Mutual Services is recruiting SEND Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of school settings, supporting children and young adults with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This role includes opportunities in specialist provisions and PRU-style environments, where you will support students who require structure, consistency, and strong relational support to access education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
  • Support positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation
  • Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils
  • Assist in delivering tailored learning and intervention plans
  • Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams

Ideal Backgrounds

  • Psychology Graduates
  • Behaviour Mentors
  • Behaviour Learning Support staff
  • SEMH Learning Mentors

About You

  • Calm, resilient, and consistent approach
  • Confident in managing challenging behaviour
  • Passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people
  • Keen to gain experience within school-based settings

Why Join Schools Mutual Services?

  • Work across a variety of schools in the local area
  • Gain valuable, hands-on experience in education
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Contact Matthew for more information:
0191 9338 300

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SEND LSA role supporting SEMH students in specialist and PRU settings. Gain hands-on school experience with Schools Mutual Services. Apply today.

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