SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a successful secondary school in Central Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team of staff supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health issues.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervising and providing targeted support for designated students.
• Establishing strong, professional relationships with pupils.
• Communicating students’ needs and effective strategies to teaching staff.
• Supporting the development, implementation and review of Pastoral Support Plans, EHCPs, and IEPs.
• Delivering small group and one to one interventions.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Have experience working with KS3/4 pupils.
• Possess a willingness to learn and implement new support techniques.
• Inspire and engage a diverse range of students.

What the school can offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive work environment where wellbeing is prioritised.
• Career development opportunities and CPD courses.
• Access to the Teacher Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to an Employee Wellbeing Hub.
• Free onsite parking.
• Discounted gym membership.

Ready to embark on your next adventure? Apply now to become part of a supportive team committed to excellence in education. Attach your CV and take the next step in your career with us.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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