SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Doncaster is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant for temporary, ongoing supply work in specialist SEN schools.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs across age ranges, assisting learning, behaviour, communication and independence while working with teachers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Experience in SEN/education or care settings.
• Flexible across different age groups; Post-16 experience desirable.
• Patient, resilient and supportive approach.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Provide classroom and individual support where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support learning, communication and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff.
• Follow safeguarding and individual support plans.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Student support

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Doncaster

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within specialist SEN schools in Doncaster?

Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant for temporary, ongoing supply work across a variety of specialist SEN schools in Doncaster.

This SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity would suit someone with experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Schools may have varied age ranges, with some settings also having post-16 provisions, so flexibility and experience across different age groups would be beneficial.

Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply

Pay: per day (dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available, paid via PAYE - no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)

Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you

About the Role

Working as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Doncaster, you will provide support to pupils with a range of additional needs within specialist SEN environments.

The SEMH Teaching Assistant may support learning, behaviour, emotional regulation, communication and independence, working closely with teachers and wider support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs
• Provide classroom and individual support where required
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support learning, communication and independence
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff
• Follow safeguarding and individual support plans

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH
• Experience within an SEN, education or care setting
• Flexible approach to supporting different age groups
• Post-16 experience is desirable for relevant settings
• Patient, resilient and supportive approach
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS or willingness to obtain both

What Academics Offer

• Flexible SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunities throughout Doncaster
• Competitive daily rates of
• Opportunities across a variety of specialist SEN schools
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• ASAP start, or a start date that works for you
• Refer a friend and earn up to 75 Love2Shop vouchers

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.