SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

CPD and training opportunities

Long-term and permanent opportunities

SEN experience gain

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Hounslow. The role is full-time and involves supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs to engage with learning and build confidence within the school setting.

You will work closely with pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. This role offers ongoing CPD and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Experience in an SEN or SEMH setting would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour positively.
• Encourage engagement with classroom activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work alongside teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
• Promote independence, confidence and resilience.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Resilience

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hounslow seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This role involves supporting pupils who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties, helping them engage with learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships within school.

No two days are the same. You'll work closely with pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

You will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Help pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour positively
• Encourage engagement with classroom activities
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Work alongside teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Promote independence, confidence and resilience

• SEMH
• Autism (ASD)
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Emotional regulation difficulties
• Behaviour that challenges
• Additional learning needs

• Calm, patient and resilient
• Confident working with challenging behaviour
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable children
• Consistent, reliable and proactive
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Committed to helping children achieve their full potential

• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Mentor
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Learning Mentor
• Care Worker
• Psychology Graduate
• Sports Coach

Previous experience working with children or young people is essential. Experience within an SEN or SEMH setting would be highly advantageous.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within SEN education while making a genuine difference to children who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

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.
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