SEMH Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference!

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them overcome social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges? Teaching Personnel is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support in a primary school or learning resource base (LRB). If you’re ready to play a pivotal role in helping students reach their potential, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Role Overview:

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport

Job Type: Full-Time

Start Date: 06/01/2025

Schedule: Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)

Key Responsibilities:

• Safeguard and ensure the welfare of children at all times.
• Provide tailored 1:1 support, both in and outside the classroom.
• Assist in designing and implementing personalised interventions and strategies to support emotional and academic growth.
• Promote positive behaviour, self-regulation, and emotional resilience.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and staff to adapt lessons and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Support children during unstructured times, such as lunch and break periods.
• Encourage social interactions with peers to foster development of social skills.
• Build trusting, positive relationships with students and act as a role model.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential.
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• A clear Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration.
• A driving license is preferred but not required.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Previous experience working with SEMH or behavioural needs, ideally in an educational or care environment.
• Patient, proactive, and empathetic approach to supporting students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and know when to seek support.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive Daily Rates: £83 - £95 per day, depending on experience.
• Professional Development: Access to free and subsidised CPD courses, including specialised ALN training, safeguarding, and behaviour management.
• Ongoing Support: Dedicated consultants offering continuous support and career guidance.
• Flexible Opportunities: Day-to-day, part-time, and full-time roles available, with potential for long-term and permanent placements.
• Make a Real Impact: Join a team where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young learners.

If you’re dedicated to supporting children in overcoming their barriers to learning and fostering a positive, inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career with Teaching Personnel!

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.
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