Full time semh teaching assistant

Empowering Learning; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic SEMH school in West London as a Behaviour Mentor, where you will play a crucial role in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to implement behavior management strategies, foster trust with students, and collaborate with teachers and parents to create personalized intervention plans. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in a challenging yet supportive environment, this role is perfect for you. The school is dedicated to reconnecting students with education and guiding them towards successful adulthood through a practical-based curriculum and enrichment programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with young people with SEMH needs.
• Completion of manual handling training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students exhibiting challenging behavior.
• Implement effective behavior management strategies.

Skills

Behavior Management Skills

Patience

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Manual Handling Training

Experience with SEMH Needs

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH School - Shepherd's Bush, West London - Full-time - ASAP Start

Empowering Learning is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Behaviour Mentor to join a dynamic SEMH school located in the heart of West London, Shepherd's Bush. This challenging yet rewarding role is a full-time position with an immediate start, offering a daily rate of £95 - £105 (depending on experience).

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with students exhibiting challenging behavior within a secondary special school setting.
• Implement effective behavior management strategies to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, fostering trust and rapport.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals to develop and implement personalized intervention plans.
• Utilize strong behavior management skills to create a calm and patient atmosphere within the school.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience working with young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
• Completion of manual handling training is essential.
• Strong behavior management skills and a patient approach.
• Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable.

The School: Nestled in the vibrant community of Shepherd's Bush, West London, our client is a secondary special school catering to students with SEMH needs. The school has designed a practical-based curriculum and an enrichment program to enhance students' experiences, aiming to reconnect them with education and guide them toward successful adulthood through diverse approaches.

Application Process: If you are a passionate and experienced Behaviour Mentor, ready to contribute to the positive development of students in a challenging yet supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Empowering Learning is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.