Autism & SEMH Teaching Assistant - Impact & Training

Aspris Children's Services; Yelverton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward & discounts

Blue Light Card

Training & progression

Enhanced DBS

Cycle to work

Job summary

Quay View School in Bere Alston seeks a versatile Teaching Assistant to join the education team. The role involves supporting across all key stages with children who have ASD/SEMH, promoting safety and engagement.

There is a free minibus from Plymouth. Experience with emotional regulation, resilience, and strong communication is valued; prior classroom support is preferred but not essential. A commitment to safeguarding is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people who have social/emotional difficulties and/or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to adapt support to meet the individual needs of students, enabling progress in their learning.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including basic ICT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students' safety and welfare
• Supporting teaching and learning
• Supporting students to engage and re-engage in their learning
• Supporting and devising activities which allow students to regulate their emotions
• Supporting students in their holistic development

Skills

SEMH support

Adaptive support

Communication skills

Job description

Quay View School in Bere Alston seeks a versatile Teaching Assistant to join the education team. The role involves supporting across all key stages with children who have ASD/SEMH, promoting safety and engagement.

There is a free minibus from Plymouth. Experience with emotional regulation, resilience, and strong communication is valued; prior classroom support is preferred but not essential. A commitment to safeguarding is required.