EY SEMH Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established special school in Cheltenham is seeking an EY SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students aged 2-10 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Ideal candidates will be proactive, flexible, and experienced in managing challenging behaviour. The school values teamwork and provides a supportive atmosphere for both staff and students. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes the well-being and development of its students, and enjoy the benefits of a fulfilling career in education.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs in a school setting.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within the classroom for students aged 2-10.
• Work closely with staff and be a team player.

Skills

Proactive

Flexible

Adaptable

Enthusiastic

Positive

Patient

Experience with SEN/SEMH

Managing challenging behaviour

Job description

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• Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Ages 2-10
• Immediate start ideally

We are working on behalf of a fantastic special school in Cheltenham that is looking for an EY SEMH Teaching Assistant to join the team in either a full-time or part-time capacity. The school is a unique setting that cares for students aged 2-10 years old with a range of special needs, primarily focused around SEMH.

The school has been established in Cheltenham for some time. It offers a challenging environment due to the needs of the students, but this also makes the work highly rewarding. Feedback from candidates placed at this school has always been positive.

The role

Working at this school requires you to be proactive, flexible, adaptable, enthusiastic, positive, and patient. Due to the needs of the students, it is essential that you feel confident in managing challenging behaviour and have experience working with SEN/SEMH, preferably within a school setting.

The role of EY SEMH Teaching Assistant involves providing support within the classroom and filling in where necessary. You will work closely with other staff members, so being a team player is important.

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.

LTT was founded to create a transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We prioritize delivering exceptional support, listening to your needs, and valuing your contributions.

Your dedicated consultant will take the time to understand your experience, skills, and preferences. You will receive regular updates on your application progress, compliance, and information about roles that may interest you.

We are proud members of the REC and maintain high standards of compliance. Working with us ensures you receive the best support and guidance throughout the clearance process, with a dedicated point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice, and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay