SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant in Colchester. The role involves supporting a student with special educational needs and developing behaviour management strategies. Candidates must have experience with SEMH needs and relevant qualifications. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, with a temporary contract that may become permanent. Competitive rates of pay include holiday pay.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience in managing challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding procedures.
• Understanding of effective strategies to support students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a student with SEMH needs.
• Implement individualised education plans and behaviour management.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant in SEMH Provision, with experience in managing challenging behaviour

Location: Colchester

Salary: £89.38 - £100 Per day

Job Duties

• Provide 1:1 support to a student with Special Educational Needs and Social Emotional Mental Health needs in a specialist provision.
• Implement individualised education plans and behaviour management strategies
• Assist in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Support students in developing social skills and emotional regulation
• Manage challenging behaviour effectively and de-escalate situations when necessary
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure the holistic development of students

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practise and safeguarding procedures

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting
• Understanding of SEMH needs and effective strategies to support students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to challenging situations

Working Conditions

• Work primarily within a school setting, 8.30am - 4pm Monday-Friday
• Full-time hours with occasional flexibility required
• Regular interaction with students, teachers, and other educational professionals

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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