SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 August 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  20 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,302.00 - £22,504.00 Annually (Actual)

SEMH Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking to recruit two SEMH Learning support Assistants. This crucial role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, fostering a positive learning environment.We are looking for self-motivated, passionate and flexible individuals with a "can-do" attitude who is committed to raising standards for those they work with. Supporting children across the school. You will have a real commitment to ensure every child works towards their potential. You will be required to support pupils through the lunchtime period.

In return we officer:

• A vibrant and happy school

• Supportive and committed colleagues

• Excellent professional development.

You will be required to work 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only. This is a total of 32.5 hours per week.

Attendance at the annual safeguarding training is essential.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting

• Experience of working with children with additional needs

• Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent

• First Aid, or the ability to gain the qualification

• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs

Information about the our School

Bushmead Primary School was formed in September 2000 following the amalgamation of the Bushmead Infant and Junior School. We are a vibrant, forward thinking school with welcoming staff, great community spirit and polite and well-behaved children.

We have 3 or 4 classes in each year group Foundation to Year 6.

The school's most recent Ofsted Inspection was in May 2023 in which it was rated as "Good" and is available on both the school's and Ofsted's website.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Visits to our school are welcome, please contact Mrs Diane Blackley, HR & Administration Manager on 01582 825387.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Children have a right to be cared for and protected, protecting them is everyone’s responsibility. At Bushmead we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bushmead Primary & Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 720 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bushmead Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushmead-primary-school-luton

Bushmead is a very welcoming school with excellent, professional teachers and support staff.  Our team is committed to providing the best possible learning experience and pastoral care.

We have a strong vision and build confidence in our young learners.  An exciting, creative curriculum has been designed to develop a love of learning.  Academic rigour and high standards of behaviour are also at the heart of the school.

Our values underpin our commitment to ensuring we nurture the children in our care.  Our team, children and parents are very proud of our school.

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