SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

On-going CPD through My-Progression

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited are seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role in the West Midlands. The post is a temporary placement for secondary pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, with an ASAP start.

You will support individuals and classes, aid engagement in learning, and work with staff to build pupil confidence and independence. Ideal candidates have experience with SEMH, managing challenging behaviour, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and classroom support.
• Manage behaviour positively.
• Work closely with staff to help pupils engage and develop confidence.

Skills

Experience with secondary-aged pupils

Experience SEMH needs

Experience managing behaviour

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Patient and adaptable

Job description

West Midlands/ temporary / £95 - 115 per day

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting secondary-aged pupils?

Do you have the resilience and confidence to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

Are you looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' education and wellbeing?

The setting is looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an ASAP start. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will provide individual and classroom support, manage behaviour positively and work closely with teaching staff to help pupils engage with learning and develop their confidence and independence.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Experience managing challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.