Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant — Nurture, Support & Growth

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 16,661 - 23,729; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant (SEMH) at a Good Ofsted SEN school in Southampton. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment, building trusting relationships and helping with emotional regulation.

Working hours are 08:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a long-term/permanent contract and temp-to-perm potential. Ideal candidates have experience with young people, autism or related needs, and GCSEs in English

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD, attachment needs or other additional needs.
• Experience working within a Primary, SEN, or EYFS setting.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships and support pupils who may present with emotional, behavioural or communication difficulties.
• Calm, nurturing and consistent approach to support emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals.
• Patient, resilient and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Relationship building

Communication skills

Patience

Team player

Resilience

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

NVQ Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

Degree in Education/Psychology (desirable)

SEND training (desirable)

Job description

Prospero Teaching are recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant (SEMH) at a Good Ofsted SEN school in Southampton. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment, building trusting relationships and helping with emotional regulation.

Working hours are 08:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a long-term/permanent contract and temp-to-perm potential. Ideal candidates have experience with young people, autism or related needs, and GCSEs in English