Specialist SEMH Learning Support Assistant (Including Intervention)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Relevant Experience

• Recent successful experience working with students of relevant learning age in a learning environment with SEMH needs.
• Knowledge of various SEND and how they impact young people.

Skills and Knowledge

• Have knowledge of Child Protection, Health and Safety and care legislation
• Working knowledge of relevant policies, code of practice and legislation
• Good understanding of child development and learning processes
• Good understanding of statutory frameworks, relevant to teaching and education

• Understand classroom roles and responsibilities and your own role within this
• To be able to contribute effectively to personalised provision by taking practical account of diversity
• Able to support teaching staff effectively with strategies which best support our individual pupils and those with additional needs
• Good communication skills.
• Use of ICT and be able to use effectively in the learning environment

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school.
• The opportunity to work with a supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
• Friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements.
• A comprehensive induction programme when joining the school
• An Investors in People approved school where staff are supported and encouraged to take part in professional development programmes with the opportunity to share best practice within your own department and with staff from other specialisms.
• A fantastic school to gain a wealth of experience to grow your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Application forms can be accessed from