SEMH Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Clayton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a caring SEMH SEN Teaching Assistant to support Year 4 pupils in a Clayton primary school. You will work closely with teachers to help pupils access learning and build confidence in social and emotional development.

The role focuses on supporting children with SEMH, autism and other needs, promoting an inclusive classroom where every child can reach their potential through tailored assistance and positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN, SEMH or autism is desirable.
• Patient, understanding and compassionate approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to Year 4 pupils with SEN including SEMH and autism.
• Offer one-to-one and small-group support to help children engage with lessons and complete learning activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher to adapt learning activities to meet individual pupils' needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, confidence-building and developing positive relationships.
• Use appropriate behaviour management strategies to support children who may experience behavioural or emotional challenges.
• Encourage independence, positive communication and social interaction with peers.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, lunchtime and other school activities.
• Follow individual support plans and strategies put in place by the school.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and other members of staff regarding pupils' progress and well-being.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH awareness

Autism awareness

Patience

Compassionate approach

Job description

SEMH SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School In Clayton Overview

We are seeking a caring, patient and dedicated SEMH SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a Year 4 primary school classroom in Clayton. The successful candidate will work closely with children who have additional needs including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism and other learning difficulties.

The role involves providing tailored support to help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop socially and emotionally. Working alongside the class teacher and wider school team, you will help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their potential.

Duties

• Provide classroom support to Year 4 pupils with special educational needs, including SEMH, autism and other additional needs.
• Provide classroom support to Year 4 pupils with special educational needs, including SEMH, autism and other additional needs.
• Offer one-to-one and small-group support to help children engage with lessons and complete learning activities.
• Offer one-to-one and small-group support to help children engage with lessons and complete learning activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher to adapt learning activities to meet individual pupils' needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher to adapt learning activities to meet individual pupils' needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, confidence-building and developing positive relationships.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, confidence-building and developing positive relationships.
• Use appropriate behaviour management strategies to support children who may experience behavioural or emotional challenges.
• Use appropriate behaviour management strategies to support children who may experience behavioural or emotional challenges.
• Encourage independence, positive communication and social interaction with peers.
• Encourage independence, positive communication and social interaction with peers.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, lunchtime and other school activities.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, lunchtime and other school activities.
• Follow individual support plans and strategies put in place by the school.
• Follow individual support plans and strategies put in place by the school.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and other members of staff regarding pupils' progress and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and other members of staff regarding pupils' progress and well-being.

Requirements

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN, SEMH or autism, is desirable.
• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN, SEMH or autism, is desirable.
• A patient, understanding and compassionate approach.
• A patient, understanding and compassionate approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and well-being.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and well-being.