1:1 SEMH Support Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Yew Tree Farm School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-6183-2S
• Posted:19/11/2025
• Pay:KSB £25,126 (pro-rated)
• Start Date:5th January 2026
• App Close Date:01/12/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:8 December 2025

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1:1 SEMH Support Assistant

Reporting to: SENCo / Head of School
Location: Yew Tree Farm School, Kent
Working with: Assigned pupil with high SEMH needs
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 08:45-15:15

The role is contracted on a term-time basis in line with teaching staff, providing 13 weeks of paid annual leave taken during school holidays.

Purpose of the Role

To provide dedicated, consistent 1:1 support for an individual pupil with significant SEMH needs, helping them to stay regulated, feel safe, and engage in the school day. The role focuses on building a secure, trusting relationship that enables the pupil to access learning and develop positive strategies for managing emotions and behaviour. The postholder holds full responsibility for supporting the safety of the pupil and those around them.

Full role details are attached in the supporting document.

Information about the school

Yew Tree Farm School is a small, independent special school for children aged 7–11 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with a primary need of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our unique outdoor setting uses the farm as a dynamic classroom, offering a broad and balanced curriculum that integrates academic learning with real-world, practical experiences. Our mission is to re-engage learners who have struggled in traditional classroom environments, helping them build confidence, resilience, and independence to transition successfully to their next educational setting.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Edwina Grix
• Address:Swanton Street, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8AT
• Telephone: 01622233711
• Email: office@yewtreefarmschool.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant - Job Description