An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist SEMH support assistant to join our brand new SEMH Enhanced Provision from September 2025. This will be for 32.5 hours per week, term-time plus one additional INSET day.

This will be a bespoke provision for students in Key Stage 3 who require additional support for SEMH needs. The successful candidate will be passionate and dedicated, with a genuine desire to achieve the best possible outcomes for every single student, whatever challenges they may face. You will work alongside the SEMH Enhanced Provision Lead Teacher and will have the ability to be flexible, patient and good-humoured in a sometimes challenging environment., Ormiston Rivers Academy is a smaller than average 11-19 academy, with a renowned and respected sponsor, and a proven record of school improvement. We are set in a beautiful, rural location, in a thriving riverside town, with an active and involved community. We were recognised as solidly "Good" in our last Ofsted inspection (September 2017), and have received wide recognition for our achievements and results.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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We offer a warm, welcoming and highly supportive working environment as well as a bespoke CPD package and many staff benefits, including:

Range ofemployee benefits, including savings across UK major retailers anddeposit freecar leasing
Freeuse of the fully equipped fitnessgym
The bestprofessional developmentto support your career, including a comprehensive induction programme with trust widecareer opportunities
Asupportiveand collaborative working environment
Access to a contributorypensionscheme
Free confidential staff advice andcounsellingservice, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Discounts at major retailersincluding up to 10% off at major retailers such as Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer, Costa, First Choice holidays and many more
Cycle to Workscheme
Negotiablerelocation package

In addition, travel to us is easy with free onsite parking and mainline train station less than half a mile away.