KS1 SEMH Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated KS1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team in a fantastic special school on the outskirts of Bath. This rewarding role involves working with a small class of students aged 4-16, where you'll provide essential support alongside experienced teaching assistants. The school values patience, proactivity, and a calm demeanor, especially when dealing with challenging behavior. With opportunities for professional growth, including potential teacher training, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs. Join a nurturing environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH students preferred but open to various applications.
• Proactive and calm approach to support students with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support a KS1 class of 8 students alongside 2 permanent TAs.
• Provide assistance to students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Skills

Patience

Proactivity

Calmness

Confidence in dealing with challenging behaviour

Education

Experience in SEMH environment

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

• Social, Emotional, & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Summer term start
• Full-time preference
• 8:30am - 3:15pm

We work closely with a fantastic special school based on the outskirts of Bath that are looking for a KS1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to join the team ideally for the summer term. The school look after students aged 4-16 but this vacancy is within a KS1 class of around 8 students.

We've placed a few permanent staff members in the team recently who speak very fondly of the school; all commenting on how supportive the team of staff there are, as well as how rewarding the work is.

The role

As mentioned previously the class you would be supporting in is a KS1 class of 8 students where you will be working alongside 2 permanent TA's who know the class well. You must be proactive, patient, calm and confident in dealing with challenging behaviour.

The deputy head has spoken incredibly positively about this particular class, saying that they really are a lovely bunch of students! Due to the needs of the students you will ideally have worked in an SEMH environment before but they are open to a range of applications. The school are also open to supporting TA's who would like to take on the teacher training in future.

In addition you will receive:

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

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.