SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in Boston, Lincolnshire. This full-time role includes working 1:1 with students and starting immediately with hours from 08:30 to 15:30.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children who display disregulated behaviour and must demonstrate high resilience and an energetic approach to their teaching practice. You will be responsible for creating a safe learning environment and promoting acceptance among students.

Qualifications

• Recent or relevant experience working with children and young people, specifically those with SEND/SEMH.
• Passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Support pupils consistently whilst responding to their individual needs.
• Create a safe learning environment for pupils.
• De-escalate behaviour that challenges through the forming of trusting relationships.

Skills

Experience with children having SEND/SEMH

Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour

High resilience

Energetic approach to education

Job description

Overview

Aspire People are recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a school located in Boston, Lincolnshire. This role is to work full-time, on a temp to perm basis starting immediately! The working hours are 08:30 - 15:30 and you will predominantly be working 1:1 with students who show disregulated behaviour. The role requires a high level of resilience and we are ideally looking for people who are energetic and have experience of working with children with social emotional and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students
• Support pupils consistently whilst responding to their individual needs
• Create a safe learning environment for pupils
• De‑escalate behaviour that challenges through the forming of trusting relationships

Qualifications

• Recent or relevant experience working with children and young people, specifically those with SEND/SEMH
• Passion for education

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.