Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Graduate Learning Support Assistant - Behaviour & Mental Health Support
Full-time | Term-time only | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for supporting children and young people?
Are you looking to build experience in a specialist setting, working with pupils who face barriers to learning related to social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?

We are recruiting for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school that provides tailored support to children and young people with behavioural challenges, mental health needs, and associated learning difficulties. This is a full-time role (Monday to Friday, term-time only), offering a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference while gaining valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, social care, or youth work.

• Support individual students and small groups with behaviour regulation, emotional wellbeing, and academic engagement.

• Work under the guidance of teaching staff and the pastoral team to implement bespoke support strategies.

• Build positive relationships with pupils to foster trust and resilience.

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

• Help deliver tailored activities that promote self-esteem, communication, and personal development.

• A recent graduate (e.g. Psychology, Criminology, Education, Youth Work, or related field).

• Confident, calm, and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour.

• A natural rapport builder with a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable young people.

• Eager to learn and adaptable to the needs of a dynamic school setting.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people (in school, youth work, mentoring or care settings) is desirable but not essential.

• A structured temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

• Ongoing training, CPD, and support from experienced school staff and our recruitment team.

• A rewarding role that offers real career development for aspiring teachers, therapists, or educational psychologists.

If you're ready to take your first step into an impactful and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for an interview and to learn more about the role and school environment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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