SEMH LSA

TeacherActive Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Northampton to support students with SEMH, Autism and challenging behaviour. This long-term role offers the potential to become permanent and the chance to build strong relationships with learners on their educational journey.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, work closely with staff, and help students develop coping strategies and engagement with college life.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience working with young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• Experience within a college, SEND, Alternative Provision, PRU or similar setting is desirable.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Reliable, approachable and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting students with SEMH, Autism and challenging behaviour
• Helping students manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies
• Encouraging students to engage with learning and college life
• Supporting positive behaviour and promoting independence
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to implement individual support strategies
• Encouraging personal development, confidence and resilience
• Helping students recognise and celebrate their progress

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

Contract: Long-term, with potential for permanent employment

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Are you a

calm, resilient and caring Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to young people's lives?

Do you have experience supporting students with

SEMH, Autism, challenging behaviour or additional needs?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a

college in Northampton that is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

This is an exciting

long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right person, giving you the chance to build meaningful relationships with students and become an important part of their educational journey.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support young people who may face barriers to learning due to social, emotional and mental health needs, Autism or behavioural challenges.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team to help students engage with education, build confidence and develop the skills they need to progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students

Building positive, trusting relationships with young people

Supporting students with SEMH, Autism and challenging behaviour

Helping students manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies

Encouraging students to engage with learning and college life

Supporting positive behaviour and promoting independence

Working alongside teachers and other professionals to implement individual support strategies

Encouraging personal development, confidence and resilience

Helping students recognise and celebrate their progress

We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

At least

6 months' experience working with young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs

Experience within a

college, SEND, Alternative Provision, PRU or similar setting is desirable

A patient, empathetic and resilient approach

The ability to remain calm and consistent when dealing with challenging situations

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their potential

The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is

reliable, approachable and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.

Why Join This College?

£14.25 per hour

Long-term opportunity with

potential to become permanent

Supportive and dedicated staff team

Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students

Excellent opportunity to develop your experience within an education setting

Ongoing support from your dedicated TeacherActive consultant

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can

make a genuine difference to young people's lives, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job-seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of suitable professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to maintaining high standards of safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme