Long-Term SEMH TA: Nurture & De-Escalation Expert

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join an SEN school in the Tamworth area on a long-term, full-time basis. The successful candidate will support a child with SEMH needs, provide nurturing support and work closely with teachers and the wider school team.

Applicants should have substantial experience with SEMH, hold a relevant TA/Childcare/education qualification, and demonstrate strong behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs in an educational setting.
• Holding a TA/Childcare/Education qualification or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and the ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with SEMH needs within an SEN school environment.
• Provide consistent, nurturing support throughout the school day.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider school team to support learning and engagement.
• Support the child's emotional regulation, engagement and learning.
• Utilise effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified TA/Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join an SEN school in the Tamworth area on a long-term, full-time basis. The successful candidate will support a child with SEMH needs, provide nurturing support and work closely with teachers and the wider school team.

Applicants should have substantial experience with SEMH, hold a relevant TA/Childcare/education qualification, and demonstrate strong behaviour management.