Job Description

KS3 Learning Support Assistant - SEMH School - Orpington/Bromley

 Location: Orpington, Bromley Start Date: Immediate Daily Rate: £100 - £118 Requirements: Enhanced Child DBS & Relevant Experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated KS3 Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in the Orpington/Bromley area. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural, and learning support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for KS3 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities under teacher guidance.
• Implement behaviour-regulation strategies suited to individual pupils.
• Build positive and trusting relationships to improve engagement and wellbeing.
• Support teaching staff with behaviour management and classroom routines.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, behaviour, and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to ensure holistic support.
• Respond calmly and safely to challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs (essential).
• Experience within a specialist setting or SEMH school highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations.
• Enhanced Child DBS (on the update service or willing to apply).
• Immediate availability.

If you are a committed and compassionate professional ready to support KS3 learners in a specialist SEMH environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated team and help shape brighter futures.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. xbpsjku We accept applications from all sections of the community.'