Behaviour and SEMH Support Teaching Assistant Level 3

Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Nottingham seeks a Behaviour and SEMH Support Teaching Assistant dedicated to providing tailored support to students facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Candidates should have proven experience with SEMH needs, excellent communication skills, and a relevant educational qualification. This role is key in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment, helping pupils to thrive academically and socially. Applicants should be patient, resilient, and passionate about empowering children, contributing positively to the school community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Sound understanding of Positive Behaviour Support.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience in restorative conversations and de-escalation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and small group support to pupils.
• Assist in implementing individual behaviour plans.
• Monitor pupil progress and build positive relationships.
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Strong communication skills

Team player

Positive Behaviour Support principles

Patience and resilience

Education

Relevant qualification in education or related field

Job description

As a Behaviour and SEMH Support Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the Behaviour Lead, SENDCo, teachers and therapists to help pupils manage emotions, engage in learning, and build positive relationships. You will provide 1-1 and small group support, assist in implementing individual behaviours plans and behaviour strategies, assist with curriculum delivery, build positive relationships, monitor pupil progress, support with the development and implementation of support plans and help create a safe and structured environment for all learners. This is an ideal role for Teaching Assistants passionate about working with pupils with behaviour or SEMH, or graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Educational Psychology, Therapy or Education, or for anyone with experience supporting pupils with additional needs. We have a strong commitment to inclusion and to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and behavioural, social and emotional needs. If you are passionate about inclusion for all, positive in everything you do, calm under pressure, and want to make a positive difference, then we would love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children facing social, emotional and behavioural challenges? Are you trained in the use of tactics to best support pupils with their behaviour and emotional and mental health in order to enhance their learning? Are you wanting to develop or build on your skill set through working with neurodiversity and trauma? We are seeking a positive, patient, and resilient Behaviour and SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team who put pupils first. This is a rewarding opportunity to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build positive relationships, and thrive within our school community. You will play a crucial role in providing tailored support to pupils with Behaviour and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, which may also include conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other associated learning difficulties. Working within or out of the mainstream classroom, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued and understood., We are looking for a reflective and committed professional who is passionate about supporting children's social, emotional and behavioural development. You will have:

• Proven experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviours, ideally within an educational or primary school setting.
• A sound understanding of the principles of Positive Behaviour Support and the application in inclusive, mainstream environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Dedication, enthusiasm and motivation and share our mission of empowering children
• Experience of being a strong team player with great communication skills, have the ability to work under pressure, and above all be passionate and committed to the development of the children within the school
• The ability to work in close collaboration with all staff to enable pupils to have a full curriculum and achieve their learning potential
• A relevant qualification in education, or a related field
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage self-esteem and resilience
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• have experience in restorative conversations and are able to equip pupils with de-escalation strategies.
• positive restrictive handling training or willing to train as a positive restrictive handler.