SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant — Support & Thrive

Armthorpe Academy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits platform

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Armthorpe Academy in Doncaster is seeking an experienced SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work with the SENDCo and pastoral teams to deliver targeted interventions and help pupils build confidence and positive attitudes to learning.

The role focuses on trauma-informed approaches, emotional regulation and small-group support, with emphasis on safeguarding and creating a safe, inclusive environment where every child

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students who may find school difficult.
• Understanding the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties and emotional needs on behaviour and learning.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
• Experience delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to support students' emotional regulation, wellbeing and engagement with learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted interventions for students with SEMH needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group support to raise engagement.
• Support emotional regulation, resilience and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with SENDCo and pastoral teams to track progress.

Skills

SEMH experience

Relationship building

Trauma-informed

Emotional regulation

Communication skills

Job description

Armthorpe Academy in Doncaster is seeking an experienced SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work with the SENDCo and pastoral teams to deliver targeted interventions and help pupils build confidence and positive attitudes to learning.

The role focuses on trauma-informed approaches, emotional regulation and small-group support, with emphasis on safeguarding and creating a safe, inclusive environment where every child