SEMH Support Teaching Assistant — Primary School

Aspire People; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks. A SEMH Teaching Assistant role at a primary school in Dunstable is available, working full-time from 8:30am to 3:30pm,

Qualifications

• Patience and emotional resilience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliability and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Positive and adaptable approach.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their academic and personal development.
• Assist children with accessing the curriculum.
• Provide classroom and individual support as required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and appropriate boundaries.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation.
• Help children develop their independence and confidence.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Provide reassurance and consistency during challenging situations.
• Work effectively alongside teachers and other members of the school team.
• Contribute towards a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Emotional resilience

Excellent communication

Reliability

Professional boundaries

Willingness to learn

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks. A SEMH Teaching Assistant role at a primary school in Dunstable is available, working full-time from 8:30am to 3:30pm,