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Job Title<\/strong>
Learning Support Assistant, SEMH Support, Full-Time<\/strong>
School Type<\/strong>
Special School
Age Range of Pupils<\/strong>
11 to 16 years
Location<\/strong>
School\u2011based \u2013 Moseley (B12)
Contract Type<\/strong>
Long-term, Day to day cover, Term-time only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start Date<\/strong>
September 2026

New Directions is proud to be supporting a SEMH-specific special school in south Birmingham. The school caters to individuals within key stage 3 and 4 (11-16 years) who have faced or are currently facing extremely challenging times in their young lives. Due to their lived experiences they can struggle to regulate their emotions and behaviour. With this in mind, building trust and a strong rapport with individuals is key to creating positive working relationships, and therefore all staff need to be reliable and dependable. This a full-time role, working 8:30-3:30, Monday top Friday.

Key Responsibilities<\/strong>
Support young people aged 11\u201316 years who are currently facing very challenging experiences
Build strong positive relationships in order to motivate and encourage individuals to access their education
Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), EHCP outcomes, and personalised learning programmes
Follow behaviour policies and behaviour management plans

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Person Requirements<\/strong>
Full-time availability (8:30-3:30, Monday to Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience of working with young people with challenging backgrounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dependable and realisable \u2013 high personal attendance records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability to understand and empathise with young people<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with young people<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in demanding situations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong communication and teamwork skills<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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