SEMH Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting SEMH Support Assistants to work in specialist schools in Dorchester supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This role involves supporting students 1:1 or in small groups, helping manage behaviour in a positive, structured way, building trusting relationships and encouraging engagement in lessons. All applicants require suitable qualifications and training, and a DBS check is required; pay rates quoted include statutory holiday pay.

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Helping manage behaviour in a positive and structured way
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Encouraging engagement in lessons

Job description

SEMH Support Assistant – Behaviour & Mental Health School
Dorchester
£14.30 per hour

Teaching Personnel are recruiting SEMH Support Assistants to work in specialist schools in Dorchester supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).

Many students have EHCPs and require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Helping manage behaviour in a positive and structured way
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Encouraging engagement in lessons

• Schools or education
• Youth work
• Care or residential support
• Sports coaching
• Camp America or mentoring roles

• Available minimum 4 days per week
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
• Strong communication and resilience

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with behavioural and emotional challenges.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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