Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant — Calm, Supportive Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are working with a Good Ofsted rated SEN School in Southampton seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant (SEMH) to provide consistent support within a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Ideal candidates will be patient, flexible, and able to foster trusting relationships with pupils. Experience with autism and social communication difficulties is advantageous; DBS and right-to-work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Calming mannerisms in challenging situations.
• Strong behaviour management skills while creating a fun learning environment.
• Driven to motivate the pupil and increase his participation.
• The ability to grow individual personal development.
• Be caring, patient and have good communication skills.
• Be self-reflective, have a willingness to learn and demonstrate initiative.
• Experience supporting an individual with Autism.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day learning activities.
• Assist pupils with SEMH needs to stay focused and engaged in lessons.
• Use calming strategies to manage behaviours and support safety.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage participation and confidence.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patient

Team player

Willingness to learn

Experience with autism

Job description

Prospero Teaching are working with a Good Ofsted rated SEN School in Southampton seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant (SEMH) to provide consistent support within a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Ideal candidates will be patient, flexible, and able to foster trusting relationships with pupils. Experience with autism and social communication difficulties is advantageous; DBS and right-to-work in the UK are required.