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Establishment: The BRIT School Location: The BRIT School Salary: Band 4 Point 13 - £28,340.40 (£31,986 FTE) Department: AEN Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Closing Date: 10/02/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 19/02/2025 Start Date: ASAP
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 39.143 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 13 - 18
The Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the skills and resilience to support students in reaching their full potential? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Social Emotional and Mental Health Learning Support Assistant (SEMH LSA) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students aged 14–19 in a supportive and dynamic environment.
About the Role
As a SEMH LSA, you will:
* Provide specialised support to students with SEMH needs, promoting their academic and personal progress.
* Collaborate closely with subject teachers to engage and support students in classroom activities.
* Offer 1:1 and small group support in the AEN department, creating tailored resources and interventions.
* Monitor and report on students’ progress, contributing to Learning Passports, EHCP Annual Reviews, and other relevant documentation.
* Deliver intervention programmes and support literacy, numeracy, and IT skills development.
* Be on call to manage mental health emergencies and high-level concerns for SEMH students.
* Co-lead staff training on managing complex SEMH needs and contribute to behaviour management strategies.
* Uphold and promote the school’s ethos, policies, and commitment to safeguarding and equality.
Key Requirements
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Experienced or knowledgeable in supporting students with SEND, particularly SEMH needs.
* Willing to undergo specialised SEMH training.
* Proficient in ICT and skilled in report writing, organisation, and analysing student progress.
* Resilient, flexible, and calm under pressure.
* An excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and external agencies.
* Passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to empowering young people.
* Access opportunities for professional development and training, including specialised SEMH training.
* Contribute to meaningful work that impacts students’ lives and futures.
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
English and Maths GCSE Grade 4-9
4-9
Essential
Trained in Mental Health First Aid (or similar qualification)
Desirable
Skills
Experience
Knowledge of SEND
Essential
Proven ability in a learning support or similar role
Essential
Proven ability or interest in Arts Education
Desirable
Experience of delivering specific intervention programmes
Essential
Understanding of how to monitor and track the progress of pupils
Essential
Personal Attributes
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Essential
Resilience – the ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
Essential
Flexible and open to continuous change
Essential
Committed to equality
Essential
Ability to work effectively within a team
Essential
Safeguarding Information
The BRIT School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff, and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others.
The BRIT School
60
The Crescent
Croydon
Croydon
SE25 5PW
Lisa Hills
lhills@brit.croydon.sch.uk
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