_{21st October, 2026}

Learning Support Assistant – SEMH
Northamptonshire | Permanent
Salary: Up to £30,500 per annum

Think FE is recruiting a Specialist Learning Support Assistant for a further education college in Northamptonshire.

You’ll support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage with learning, build confidence and manage challenges in college.

The role

• Provide individual and small-group support tailored to learners’ needs.
• Support behaviour management and use de-escalation strategies.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans and maintain EHCP support records.
• Mentor and motivate learners, monitoring attendance and progress.
• Prepare learning resources and work closely with teaching staff.

  
What we’re looking for

• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
• Experience supporting young people in education, SEND support, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching or residential support.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation strategies.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships and motivate learners.
• Good record-keeping and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Experience supporting SEMH needs, contributing to behaviour plans or maintaining EHCP records is desirable.

  
Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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