Chalk Education is recruiting a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to support KS4 students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a specialist provision in Atherton.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a meaningful impact on young people who need additional support to engage with learning and develop positive behaviour.

Role Overview

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work with students aged 14–16 who present with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges. Your role will involve providing targeted support in and out of the classroom, helping pupils regulate emotions, build resilience, and re-engage with their education. This role is a long term temporary role, full time Monday to Friday 8.30-3.30, term time only.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small‑group behavioural support
• Implement behaviour strategies and individual support plans
• Build positive and professional relationships with students
• Support emotional regulation and develop coping strategies
• Work effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Promote a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach
• Ability to build trust and rapport with challenging pupils
• Experience in alternative provisions, PRUs, or specialist settings (desirable)

To apply, contact Sharon on 01925 984440 or email with your CV to sharon@chalkeducation.com
Alternatively, you can apply direct via our website at www.gochalk.co.uk

About Chalk

At Chalk we aim to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing tailored staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. Chalk is made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal – to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools and alternative provisions across England and Wales, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies in the education and care sector.

The Legal Bit

Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

“Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.”