Learning Support Assistant Level 2 (SEMH) Specialist

Salary: Band D (NJC points 4-6) Actual Salary: £18,228 - £19,429 per annum **Pending pay award. Contract Terms: Permanent, term-time only plus 2 days. Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm. Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 at 9.00am. Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Are you passionate, friendly, and dedicated when it comes to providing excellent care and educational support to students with additional needs, particularly around their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you recognise yourself as having strong communication skills, patience, and understanding? Do you have the skills and dedication to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. What the role involves in a nutshell: Work under the direction, guidance, and supervision of the SENCO and classroom teacher to support students in accessing learning. Take responsibility for delivering specific learning activities and interventions, helping to implement individual learning plans in line with the overall teaching strategy. Deliver targeted interventions, both within the classroom and in small group or 1:1 settings outside the classroom environment. Deliver Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions, or undertake ELSA training to develop the skills and knowledge required to provide high-quality emotional literacy support. Previous ELSA experience or qualification is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate. Support pupils to develop emotional awareness, resilience, self-esteem, and positive coping strategies through planned interventions and nurturing relationships. Deliver SEMH- and emotional wellbeing-related guidance and share effective strategies with the wider learning support team to promote a positive, inclusive, and emotionally supportive environment for all students. What you’ll get in return? You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term! In addition to this you will benefit from: Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team. Staff development through proactive personal and professional development. Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students. Free Parking. Cycle to Work scheme. Additional holidays linked to service. Eye Care. Annual Flu Vaccines. Home & Technology Scheme. Rewards and discounts. GP Online and Prescription Service. Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP. Lifestyle benefits & discounts. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you. HOW TO APPLY Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.burbidge@ryburn.tlt.school .Please note our school will reopen on Tuesday 1st September, should you have any queries. If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline. SAFER RECRUITMENT We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.