SEMH Behaviour Mentor & Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Wigan; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Local opportunities across Wigan areas

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting for Behaviour Mentors and SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in Primary and SEND settings across Wigan. You’ll work 1:1 or with small groups, building positive relationships and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Ideal candidates will be calm, patient and resilient, with strong communication and behaviour management skills and a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Build positive relationships and promote emotional regulation to help pupils access learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement individual plans and behaviour strategies.

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting for Behaviour Mentors and SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in Primary and SEND settings across Wigan. You’ll work 1:1 or with small groups, building positive relationships and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Ideal candidates will be calm, patient and resilient, with strong communication and behaviour management skills and a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.