Working at St George’s School means being part of a supportive, inclusive environment where every student is valued. Our staff work with children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those who may present with physical behaviours. Many of our students also require support with personal care and medical administration as part of their daily routines.
Applicants should be resilient and committed to compassionate, person-centred support, confident in building trusting relationships with learners with diverse and complex needs, while upholding strong safeguarding practice.
Our school values are Perseverance, Aspiration, Independence and Respect
In September 2024 we opened a satellite provision in East Cowes for young people with SEMH needs, where we have embedded trauma informed practice and a therapeutic classrooms approach to support them on their academic journey.
The provision has been incredibly successful, and we look forward to this success continuing into 26/27
As such, we are looking to recruit to the following post:
FULL-TIME SEMH LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Based at our Studio site in East Cowes
Salary –Hay Grade 7 - £22,594 - £23,720 per annum (actual)
Hours per week – Full-time, 33.75 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks)
As a Specialist SEMH LSA you will work with students at St George’s Studio School and within the community. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff to support students to access learning in a new environment, implementing bespoke programs to support individuals.
Your role will include class-based activities, 1-2-1 and small group mentoring. You will support the teacher to deliver a range of activities. You will also be required to undertake/update specialist training as necessary.
It is essential that applicants possess the following:
- Relevant experience of working with students who have High Needs/SEND in a specialist area, such as SEMH, Autism, and complex challenging behaviour.
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of personal resilience
- A strong student focus holding safeguarding at the centre of their practice.
In return we can offer
- Wonderful students.
- The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.
- A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
- A wide range of training opportunities for career development.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
Closing date: Wednesday, 4th November 2026
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Full - Time SEHM Learning Support Assistant - St George’s in Newport employer: St George's School
At St George's School, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where every student is cherished and supported. Our dedicated staff enjoy a collaborative work culture, with ample opportunities for professional development and training tailored to enhance their skills in working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Located in Newport, our school not only offers a rewarding career path but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, all while upholding our core values of Perseverance, Aspiration, Independence, and Respect.
