SEMH 1:1 Support TA — Calm & Consistent

Senploy; Greater Manchester; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cover People are recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with complex SEMH needs in a mainstream primary school in North Manchester. The role starts in October and is long-term, 30 hours per week.

You will work closely with teachers, use de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies, and help the pupil access lessons. Experience with SEMH, challenging behaviour, and strong relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEMH needs, behaviour difficulties or significant learning barriers would be beneficial.
• Experience working with challenging or complex behaviour and strong communication with teachers and professionals.
• Confident using de-escalation and positive behaviour-support strategies.
• Patient, calm and consistent with clear boundaries.

Responsabilités

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Building a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil
• Supporting emotional regulation and engagement
• Using positive strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour
• Helping the pupil access lessons and classroom activities
• Encouraging participation and developing learning routines
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Providing regular redirection and clear, consistent boundaries
• Adapting activities according to the pupil's needs
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team
• Supporting the implementation of strategies and targets within the pupil's EHCP
• Monitoring progress, behaviour and engagement
• Helping the pupil develop greater independence and confidence

Connaissances

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Communication

Description du poste

Cover People are recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with complex SEMH needs in a mainstream primary school in North Manchester. The role starts in October and is long-term, 30 hours per week.

You will work closely with teachers, use de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies, and help the pupil access lessons. Experience with SEMH, challenging behaviour, and strong relationships is essential.