SEMH Support

Academics; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex disabilities and SEMH in Gainsborough. You will work within specialist school settings, assisting with learning, communication and emotional wellbeing, and helping pupils develop confidence and personal skills.

You will contribute to both classroom and pastoral activities, offering consistent encouragement and tailored support while building trusting relationships to keep pupils safe and engaged in the school

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, and resilience in supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Experience with SEND/SEMH or complex disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to support learning, communication and emotional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex disabilities, SEND or SEMH in classrooms and pastoral settings.
• Assist with learning activities and personal development.
• Provide consistent encouragement, guidance and tailored support.
• Help pupils engage in activities and feel safe and secure in their environment.
• Build positive relationships and support behaviour management.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Job description

Complex Disabilities & SEMH

Do you bring patience, compassion, and resilience to your work? Are you confident supporting pupils with complex needs, disabilities, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role: Teaching Assistant - Complex Disabilities & SEMH in Gainsborough

This is a fulfilling and hands-on opportunity within specialist school settings in Gainsborough, supporting pupils with complex disabilities, additional needs and SEMH. Each day will offer something new as you work closely with students to support their learning, communication, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

You will play a key role in both classroom and pastoral support, helping pupils engage in activities, build confidence, develop positive relationships and feel safe and secure in their environment. You will provide consistent encouragement, guidance and tailored support, adapting your approach to meet each pupil's individual needs.

As a Teaching Assistant for Complex Disabilities & SEMH in Gainsborough, you will be:

• Experienced in supporting people (of any age) with complex needs, disabilities, SEND or SEMH needs
• Confident supporting pupils with additional learning, communication and emotional needs
• Calm, patient and resilient, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships
• Flexible, proactive and comfortable working in a practical, hands-on role
• Able to provide consistent support, encouragement and positive behaviour management

Teaching Assistant - Complex Disabilities & SEMH - Gainsborough

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy