Learning Support Assistant (Social, Emotional and Mental Health
St Christopher School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 September 2026
Job overview
Learning Support Assistant (Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Senior School)
37 hours per week • Term-Time, 36 weeks per annum
Apply by 12pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026
Thank you for taking an interest in joining St Chris.
Since 1915, we have been a school that asks interesting questions and continues to do so today. With a community of around 500 young people and 200 staff, we believe in doing things differently when it makes things better for our students.
We are a continuously developing community that values individuals and encourages curiosity, competence, judgement, kindness and courage. If you share our holistic vision of education, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Senior School Inclusive Learning team, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them to develop confidence, resilience and independence. You will work closely with pupils, teachers, families and other professionals to help pupils access learning and make the most of the opportunities available to them.
What you will do
Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them to engage positively with learning and school life.
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and provide consistent support according to their individual needs.
Support the day-to-day running of the SEMH rooms and provide a safe and supportive environment for pupils.
Promote pupils' inclusion, confidence, independence and resilience.
Monitor pupil progress and engagement, maintaining appropriate records and sharing feedback with relevant staff.
What we are looking for
Experience of working with young people, ideally those with SEMH and SEND
An understanding of SEND and strategies that can support pupils' learning, wellbeing and engagement.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and external professionals.
A flexible and positive approach, with the ability to respond appropriately to individual pupil needs and changing situations.
A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality, diversity and the wellbeing of all pupils.
Piqued your interest? We thought so.
At St Chris, we do things differently to benefit our young people and community.
Apply for this role at https://www.stchris.co.uk/work-for-us
To apply, please complete the application form and send it with a covering letter to hr@stchris.co.uk. We do not accept CVs.
Applications close 12 pm Tuesday 1 September 2026
Interviews will take place Monday 7 September 2026
St Chris School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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About St Christopher School
- St Christopher School
- Barrington Road, Letchworth
- Hertfordshire
- SG6 3JZ
- United Kingdom
🌟Hello, and welcome to St Chris 🌟
St Chris was founded in 1915 to transform the way children experience school. Since then, we've redefined the way children learn, grow, and thrive in a world that's ever-changing. The flame of our progressive heritage still burns brightly in our outstanding modern school and, when you visit, you'll find that St Chris is still something unmistakably different from the moment you arrive.🌍
🎓 The Power of an Informal Approach 🎓
Our commitment to human connections and an informal approach sets us apart: our unshakable emphasis on knowing and believing in each child for who they are. We believe that humanity, understanding, kindness and 'progress' must be the pillars on which education - and childhood - should stand. The importance of learning by doing, of working as a team, of critical thinking, and of lifelong learning. This is education with a difference. 💬
🌳 Freedom to Learn🌳
In our learning, we are willing to give children something of which they are often deprived - time. Children do not all progress at the same time or the same speed. The skill of the teacher is to create a space in which progress can and will happen. Our stunning 25-acre campus, nestled just a short train ride from the bustling cities of London and Cambridge, supports this and provides a place of peace and calm for our students. 🏞️
Unashamedly honest with each other
There is no falsity here. No pretending. No inauthenticity. When you visit St Chris you will see us for who we are - dressed comfortably and as befits who each one of us is; not all made 'uniform'. You will hear us for who are; unquestioningly respectful, but Rich, Aziz or Li not 'sir', 'miss' or 'you there'. There are no unnecessary barriers to being yourself at St Chris. These things may seem small - they may even seem unusual - but they matter for what they mean. We're in this together.
💡 The St Chris Difference 💡
✅ Holistic Learning: Our approach nurtures not just academic excellence, but the creativity, character, and individuality of each student.
✅ Embracing Diversity: Our diverse student body enriches the learning experience and prepares students for a globalized world.
✅ Impressive Facilities: From our indoor swimming pool to a ceramics studio and photography darkroom, we provide a platform for students to explore their passions, whatever they are.
👨🎓 Join Us in Shaping the Future 👩🎓
Are you interested in making a positive difference in the world of education?
- Non-selective independent education for girls and boys aged 3 to 18
- Nursery, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form
- Day, weekly boarding and full boarding
📚 Learn more about St Chris: www.stchris.co.uk
Join the St Chris community transforming education, one student at a time. 🚀
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