Learning Support Assistant (Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Senior School)
37 hours per week Term-Time, 36 weeks per annum Contract for Services
Apply by 12pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026
Thank you for taking an interest in joining St Chris.
Since 1915, we have been a school that asks interesting questions and continues to do so today. With a community of around 500 young people and 200 staff, we believe in doing things differently when it makes things better for our students.
We are a continuously developing community that values individuals and encourages curiosity, competence, judgement, kindness and courage. If you share our holistic vision of education, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Senior School Inclusive Learning team, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them to develop confidence, resilience and independence. You will work closely with pupils, teachers, families and other professionals to help pupils access learning and make the most of the opportunities available to them.
What you will do
- Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them to engage positively with learning and school life.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and provide consistent support according to their individual needs.
- Support the day-to-day running of the SEMH rooms and provide a safe and supportive environment for pupils.
- Promote pupils' inclusion, confidence, independence and resilience.
- Monitor pupil progress and engagement, maintaining appropriate records and sharing feedback with relevant staff.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working with young people, ideally those with SEMH and SEND
- An understanding of SEND and strategies that can support pupils' learning, wellbeing and engagement.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and external professionals.
- A flexible and positive approach, with the ability to respond appropriately to individual pupil needs and changing situations.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality, diversity and the wellbeing of all pupils.
Piqued your interest? We thought so.
At St Chris, we do things differently to benefit our young people and community.
Apply for this role at https://www.stchris.co.uk/work-for-us
To apply, please complete the application form and send it with a covering letter to [email protected]. We do not accept CVs.
Applications close 12 pm Tuesday 1 September 2026
Interviews will take place Monday 7 September 2026
St Chris School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Work Location: In person
