SEMH Teaching Assistant

JobsTrackR; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Hillingdon seeks a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The role involves close collaboration with teachers and providing tailored assistance to enhance the pupil's learning experience in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a TA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Assist with general classroom activities.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Confidence

Job description

• SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Hillingdon
• Immediate Start
• Previous experience working as a TA is preferred

A welcoming community driven Primary School in Hillingdon is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide support for a primary-aged pupil with SEMH needs.

The Role
As a Teaching Assistant specializing in SEMH support, you will work closely with a pupil who requires assistance in managing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your role will involve offering 1-to-1 support to help the pupil access learning and engage in social situations across the school. You will collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure the pupil receives tailored support, including contributing to assessments and providing regular feedback. A positive, resilient, and confident approach is essential in this role. Additionally, you may be asked to support other children in the classroom and assist with general classroom activities.

The School
This 2-form-entry primary school is situated in Hillingdon and benefits from excellent transport links. The school fosters a nurturing, inclusive environment where kindness and respect are at the heart of the school culture. With a diverse and vibrant community, the school encourages children to be curious, innovative learners, developing a deeper understanding of the world around them. The school’s senior leadership team is dynamic and supportive, and there are great opportunities for professional development within the school.

We are looking for a dedicated, empathetic individual ready to make a difference in a warm and inclusive environment.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.