SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of pupils with additional learning needs, including those with ADHD, ASD, and SEMH challenges. You will be responsible for creating a supportive and engaging classroom environment, helping students overcome barriers to learning. With opportunities for career progression and access to a comprehensive skills development package, this position is perfect for those who are adaptable and committed to the growth of every pupil. Join a team that values creativity and dedication in education.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development package

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Fresher training for modern classrooms

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 weeks experience in a classroom environment required.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of classes and assist with behaviour management.
• Inspire learners through interactive and engaging lessons.

Skills

Classroom Management

Behaviour Management

Knowledge of SEN

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 2 SEND Qualification

Level 3 Teaching and Learning

Level 4 HLTA

Level 5 TEFL

Job description

Requirements – Qualified Teaching Assistant or minimum of 12 weeks experience within a classroom environment. DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain one.

About the role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to get creative, support with the running of classes, assist with behaviour management, and inspire learners. Each day presents a new opportunity to educate pupils through interactive and engaging lessons. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of SEN, a forward-thinking outlook, and be dedicated to the growth and development of all pupils. You must be adaptable, reliable, and committed. This role can potentially be a temp to perm with the right candidate.

About the school

Our client is a SEND school for pupils with additional learning needs, many of which have additional ‘barriers to learning’. This would include ADHD, ASD, and SEMH. Although sometimes challenging, you will not find job satisfaction like it anywhere else. All pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) which identifies social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges as the primary barrier to learning. They specialise in supporting young people who are autistic or have conditions such as ADHD, attachment disorders, and anxiety.

• The role is starting September and will be a potential long-term for the right candidate.
• Benefits of working with Connex Education.
• Competitive daily rate.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 19 courses.
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL.
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course.
• Wellbeing programme and fresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

To express your interest in the role, please apply here or send your CV to . Alternatively, please call the office with your questions on .