SEN Support Assistant - SEMH specialist school - Stroud

Job description

SEN Support Assistant - SEMH specialist school - Stroud

Full-time (8:30am - 3:30pm)

ASAP Start

£80 - £105 per day

Stroud

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

A SEMH specialist school in Stroud is seeking a motivated and resilient individual to support students who face challenges in mainstream education. This role is ideal for youth workers, care support workers and graduates wanting practical experience within a relationship-focused, therapeutic learning environment.

The Role

• Support students with SEMH, behavioural needs and additional learning needs
• Promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Build strong relationships and support reintegration pathways
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams in a small specialist setting

Why Apply?

• Excellent experience for aspiring Clinical, Educational or Forensic Psychologists
• Gain practical SEMH and behaviour support experience
• High staff-to-student ratios and supportive team environment
• Valuable stepping stone into psychology, therapy or specialist education

Ideal Candidate (beneficial but not essential):

• Psychology Graduate or related degree
• Youth workers
• Sport coaches
• Passionate about SEN and mental health
• Resilient, patient and confident supporting behaviour

Full-time, long-term role starting ASAP / September starts available

If you are ready to gain meaningful experience and support young people to overcome barriers to learning within a specialist alternative provision based in Stroud, apply now by submitting your CV to this advert.

SEN Support Assistant - SEMH specialist school - Stroud

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stroud

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £80.00 and £105.00 Per Hour

Published at

09-04-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English