1:1 SEN Support Assistant - SEMH specialist school - Stroud

  • Academics Ltd
  • Stroud, Gloucestershire
  • Mar 28, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

1:1 SEN Support Assistant - SEMH specialist school - Stroud

Full-time (8:30am - 3:30pm)

ASAP Start

80 - 105 per day

Stroud

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

A SEMH specialist school in Stroud is seeking a motivated and resilient individual to support students who face challenges in mainstream education. This role is ideal for youth workers, care support workers and graduates wanting practical experience within a relationship-focused, therapeutic learning environment.

The Role

  • Support students with SEMH, behavioural needs and additional learning needs
  • Promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour and engagement with learning
  • Build strong relationships and support reintegration pathways
  • Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams in a small specialist setting

Why Apply?

  • Excellent experience for aspiring Clinical, Educational or Forensic Psychologists
  • Gain practical SEMH and behaviour support experience
  • High staff-to-student ratios and supportive team environment
  • Valuable stepping stone into psychology, therapy or specialist education

Ideal Candidate (beneficial but not essential):

  • Psychology Graduate or related degree
  • Youth workers
  • Sport coaches
  • Passionate about SEN and mental health
  • Resilient, patient and confident supporting behaviour

Full-time, long-term role starting ASAP / September starts available

If you are ready to gain meaningful experience and support young people to overcome barriers to learning within a specialist alternative provision based in Stroud, apply now by submitting your CV to this advert.

1:1 SEN Support Assistant - SEMH specialist school - Stroud