1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Year 1 (Specialist Education)

Jobs4; Horsham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm pathway

Job summary

Jobs4 is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with SEMH needs in a specialist educational setting in Horsham. The role offers a temp-to-perm pathway and a starting salary of £27,500 per year, with ASAP start.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to promote emotional wellbeing, engagement and progress throughout the school day, building calm, trusting relationships and contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Calm, patient and resilient.
• Nurturing and relationship-focused approach.
• Confidently supports pupils with SEMH needs.
• Experience in education, care, residential care, youth work or support work (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Build a positive, trusting and consistent relationship.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assist with classroom learning and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Jobs4 is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with SEMH needs in a specialist educational setting in Horsham. The role offers a temp-to-perm pathway and a starting salary of £27,500 per year, with ASAP start.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to promote emotional wellbeing, engagement and progress throughout the school day, building calm, trusting relationships and contributing to an inclusive learning environment.