SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hastings; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Free CPD and training

Long-term, short-term and permanent op

Ongoing local support

Experience in mainstream and special ~

Flexible work to suit availability

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas who are looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their teams. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and build confidence. Roles may be 1:1 or in small groups throughout the school day.

This role offers competitive weekly PAYE pay, free CPD/training, and flexible opportunities ranging from long-term to permanent positions, with ongoing support from a local consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, support work or similar setting.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships and establish trust with pupils.
• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Help pupils engage with learning and build confidence.
• Develop positive relationships and promote social development.

Skills

Experience with children

Calm and patient

Communication skills

Teamwork

Behaviour management awareness

Safeguarding

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people who need extra help in school?

Teaching Personnel are working with schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas who are looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

In this role, you will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage with learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships. Support may be provided on a 1:1 basis or within small groups throughout the school day.

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, support work, youth work or similar setting
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to build positive relationships and establish trust with pupils
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of behaviour management and the challenges some young people face in education
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Free CPD and training courses
• Long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities available
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities to gain experience within mainstream and specialist settings
• Valuable experience for careers in teaching, youth work, counselling, social work and educational psychology
• Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals

This role would suit candidates from backgrounds such as support work, youth work, residential care, coaching, mentoring, mental health support, childcare or education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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