SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistants

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to join their dedicated team in East London. This temporary role offers graduates a unique opportunity to develop essential skills in educational therapy and mental health support. You will work closely with class teachers to assist students with special educational needs, ensuring they receive the tailored support necessary for their growth. With potential pathways to permanent positions, this is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Join a forward-thinking team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent roles

Full assistance provided

Qualifications

• Must have a Child workforce only DBS on the Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to class teachers within the classroom.
• Assisting children with SEND/SEMH needs 1:1 and in small groups.
• Monitoring and recording interventions.

Skills

Support Work

Educational Therapy

Mental Health Awareness

SEND/SEMH Needs Support

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

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Protocol Education is currently working with multiple schools across East London that are seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to join ASAP. This role is ideal for graduates aiming to develop skills for careers in educational therapy, mental health, support work, teaching, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing support to class teachers within the classroom
2. Assisting children with SEND/SEMH needs 1:1 and in small groups
3. Supporting pupils in and out of lessons (KS1 – KS5)
4. Monitoring and recording interventions
5. Setting targets for individuals to work towards

Must Haves:

• Child workforce only DBS on the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for more details.

Pay rates quoted are inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for later permanent roles.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks in line with the DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search of shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers. Candidates must undertake or have completed a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance is provided. For our privacy policy, visit the Protocol Education website.