SEMH Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education seeks an enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Join a dedicated team to help learners achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning and social development.
• Provide emotional and physical support to students.
• Prepare classroom resources for pupils.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Flexibility

Education

DBS check (enhanced)

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children’s development and making a positive impact on their lives? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a well-established setting, working with children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly supportive team of teachers and support staff who are committed to making a difference in the lives of these learners. You’ll have the chance to help children reach their full potential, both academically and personally, within a nurturing and positive environment.

Main Duties:

• Work closely with teachers to support pupils’ learning and social development.
• Provide emotional, physical, and social support to students, promoting their well-being.
• Prepare and maintain classroom resources to meet the needs of pupils.
• Support the delivery of individual and group interventions aimed at improving behaviour and learning outcomes.
• Supervise and support pupils during project and sporting activities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A positive, enthusiastic, and patient individual with a passion for working with children.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both students and staff.
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills in a SEMH setting.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• A DBS check (enhanced) on the Child & Adult Workforce, or a willingness to obtain one.

In Return We Offer:

• Full-time position with family-friendly hours.
• A chance to develop your knowledge and experience in a rewarding field.
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and welcoming environment with an experienced team.
• Regular support and guidance from a dedicated consultant.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people and think this role is a perfect fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV and a short covering letter, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.

We look forward to hearing from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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