Job type
TemporaryLocation
Marple, StockportWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SenIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Daily Rate: £95 - £115
Learning Support Assistant Job (SEMH) Stockport
Learning Support Assistant – SEMH Focus – Stockport, Greater Manchester
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity | Behaviour Support Role
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity | Behaviour Support Role
Your New Company
Hays Education is working in partnership with a specialist school in Stockport, Greater Manchester, that supports secondary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a therapeutic and structured environment where students are supported to overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Your New Role
We are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work with students aged 11–16 who present with a range of SEMH needs, including anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, and challenging behaviour. This is a full-time, term-time-only role, offered on a temporary basis initially, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to provide consistent, trauma-informed support that helps students regulate their emotions, engage with learning, and build positive relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
- Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
- Building trusting relationships with students to promote engagement
- Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning and behaviour plans
- Creating a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needs
- A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to challenging situations
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Youth Work, or equivalent experience (desirable but not essential)
What You'll Get in Return
- A rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable learners in a specialist SEMH setting
- Competitive daily pay, paid weekly through Hays
- Access to free CPD training in behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, and more
- Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays Education consultant
- The opportunity to secure a permanent role in a supportive and forward-thinking school
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this Learning Support Assistant job with an SEMH focus in Stockport, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV, or contact Hays Education directly. If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’re looking for a new position in education, we’d love to hear from you for a confidential discussion about your career goals.
