PART-TIME SEMH LSA - East Cowes
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Mehefin 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XW |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 303fc605-6866-49ee-a337-9080681fd91e |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Further details about the role
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 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.
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Further details about the role
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 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.
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.