SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme - £100

CPD courses

24/7 onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH and AP setting in the UK from January on a full-time, long-term basis. You will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour management to help them access learning.

The successful candidate will build trusting relationships, remain resilient under pressure and work closely with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
• Experience using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils
• Confidence managing challenging situations and promoting a positive learning environment
• A resilient, patient and consistent approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate emotions and access learning
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to support personal development

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Positive relationships

Resilience

Patience

Job description

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and using effective de-escalation strategies?

Are you resilient, patient and confident in building positive relationships with pupils who require additional support?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH and Alternative Provision (AP) setting based in St Helens, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant. The setting provides a supportive learning environment for pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties, with a focus on building positive relationships, encouraging engagement and supporting personal development.

The setting is looking to take on an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant from January on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate their emotions, access learning and develop confidence within the classroom.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour

Experience using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils

Confidence managing challenging situations and promoting a positive learning environment

A resilient, patient and consistent approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.