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SEMH Learning Support Assistant

The Chalfonts Community College, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8TP

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,200

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Chalfonts Community College is seeking a dedicated SEMH LSA to join our newly established Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for students with Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA). The ARP aims to provide a nurturing, structured environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating and shaping an inclusive, trauma-informed educational experience for students with SEMH needs. You will have the chance to make a real difference in a new provision, with the potential for growth and development as the provision grows.

General Responsibilities

• Support the SEMH teacher in planning and delivering teaching and learning activities across the curriculum.

• Support the SEMH teacher in ensuring that all students’ individual needs are met.

• Support the SEMH teacher with record-keeping for students.

• Plan and deliver interventions for students, based on their EHCP and individual support plans.

• Deliver social or SEMH activities to individuals or groups of children.

• Work virtually with children who are unable to attend in person.

• Conduct home visits for children who are unable to attend in person.

Essential Experience:

• Experience working with students who have complex SEMH difficulties or in SEND/AP settings.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for outreach and home visits.

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to inclusive education.

Desired Experience:

• Ability to support learning across the curriculum.

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed teaching and behaviour support strategies.

• Training in therapeutic or behaviour support frameworks (e.g., Team Teach, Thrive, PACE)

• Familiarity with virtual learning or blended education.

Behaviour & Skills:

• A ‘can do’ attitude.

• Excellent listening skills and high levels of emotional intelligence.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Resilience and optimism to lead through day-to-day challenges while maintaining a clear strategic vision and direction.

• The ability to take personal responsibility, a readiness to reflect and self-evaluate and the ability to change, improve and develop.

• Confidence and self-motivation.

• High levels of honesty and integrity.

• Ability to communicate fluently in accurate spoken and written English.

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly & supportive staff community.

• Ample car parking on site and use of the school gym on-site.

• A referral bonus for recommending a colleague.

• Two-Week October half-term break.

• A commitment to workload reduction across the school.

• High potential for career progression & CPD opportunities.

• Social activities offered on a regular basis for staff to enjoy.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering support for challenges at home and work.

• Family-friendly staff policies that focus on a work/life balance.

• Teacher Pension Scheme / Government Pension Schemes.

• Minimal data collections (max. of 2 p/year group in a year).

• Well resourced IT infrastructure and laptops for all staff.

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

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
A DBS check which will include a barred list check will be undertaken for the successful applicant and a certificate of good conduct may be required.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2026-06-15-JRP-SEMH LSA.pdf - 4.87 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Chalfonts Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1134 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Chalfonts Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@chalfonts.org
• Phone number: 01753882032
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-chalfonts-community-college

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