Job Details

SEN/SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Location: Midsomer Norton and surrounding areas
Pay: £90-£100 per day
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: ASAP

Join a Leading Educational Trust Through Five Education

Five Education is working in partnership with one of the largest and most respected academy trusts in the Midsomer Norton area, and we are looking for passionate and dedicated SEN/SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join their schools immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential. You may be supporting students on a one-to-one basis or within small group settings.

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
Helping students engage positively with learning activities
Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being
Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
Supporting pupils with communication, social skills, and emotional regulation
What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

Have experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs
Are patient, resilient, and empathetic
Can build positive relationships and act as a role model
Are confident in managing challenging behaviour in a calm and supportive manner
Have a genuine passion for helping children succeed

Experience in education, youth work, care, support work, coaching, or mental health support would be highly beneficial but is not essential.

What Five Education Offers
Competitive daily pay of £90-£100 per day
Full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your availability
Ongoing support from a dedicated Five Education consultant
Opportunities for professional development and training
The chance to work within a large, supportive academy trust
Rewarding work that makes a real difference every day
Apply Today

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can positively impact young people's lives and develop your career within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Five Education and start your journey as an SEN/SEMH Learning Support Assistant in Midsomer Norton.

Essential Criteria:

- Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30

- Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa

- Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years

- Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Essential Criteria:

- Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30

- Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa

- Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years

- Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Blake on (phone number removed) / (url removed)