SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Are you a passionate and resilient Primary SEMH school Teaching Assistant who could support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. If so Teaching Personnel has a role ideal for someone with a strong understanding of behaviour support strategies and a desire to help young people overcome challenges and succeed in their education.

Teaching Personnel can offer
• Schools with supportive pastoral and SEN team with specialist training provided.
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing professional training.
• A welcoming, inclusive school environment that prioritises student well-being.

. Competitive rates of pay

Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students struggling with emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Assisting with the implementation of behaviour management strategies and intervention plans.
• Supporting students in lessons, ensuring positive engagement
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and the SENCO to create a safe, inclusive learning space.
• Helping students develop coping mechanisms and confidence in their abilities.

Skills
• Experience in SEMH, behaviour support, or pastoral roles within a school or youth setting.
• Have a patient, calm, and understanding approach to working with young people.
• The ability to build positive relationships
• Experience in youth work, psychology, mentoring, or sports coaching is desirable.

If this applies to you apply now

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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