SEMH Classroom Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Classroom Assistant to join a nurturing educational environment in Blandford Forum. This part-time role focuses on supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, providing a personalized and therapeutic approach to education. You will work in small class sizes, fostering strong relationships and empowering students to rebuild confidence and develop life skills. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners while enjoying the charm of a beautiful market town. Join a dedicated team committed to building brighter futures, one student at a time.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free access to specialist CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term roles

Child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications and training for the role.
• Experience in supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable learners to thrive academically and emotionally.
• Implement personalized and therapeutic approaches to education.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication Skills

Ability to Support Vulnerable Learners

Education

Relevant Qualifications for Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEMH Classroom Assistant

Hours: 8.30am – 3pm | Monday to Friday

Age Range: 5 to 16 years

Make a Lasting Difference in a Specialist Learning Environment

A unique opportunity has arisen to join a nurturing and specialist education setting in Blandford Forum, committed to transforming the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and wider special educational needs (SEN). This part-time Classroom Assistant position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting vulnerable learners to thrive both academically and emotionally.

The setting takes a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to education, tailored to the individual needs of each student. With small class sizes, strong staff-pupil relationships, and a creative curriculum, learners are empowered to rebuild confidence, rediscover a love for learning, and develop valuable life skills.

Why Work in Blandford Forum?

Blandford Forum is a charming Georgian market town in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Known for its welcoming community, rich local heritage and easy access to scenic walking trails and green spaces, it offers a peaceful yet inspiring environment to work in.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay
• Free access to specialist CPD training to boost your skills
• A dedicated consultant to support your professional journey
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles
• A rewarding chance to help young people achieve positive outcomes

Apply Today

If you are empathetic, resilient, and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners with SEN and SEMH needs, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become part of a dedicated team committed to building brighter futures, one student at a time.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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