SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Moulton; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Northampton (NN3) is seeking a dedicated SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support KS3 and KS4 students with SEMH needs in a small specialist provision. The role focuses on fostering academic and social development within a safe, inclusive setting.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging activities, promote positive behaviour and support pupils to access education and achieve positive outcomes.

Competenze

• Experience with students with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, patient and adaptable approach.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Mansioni

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and learning barriers.
• Build positive relationships with students and collaborate with staff.
• Deliver engaging learning activities alongside teaching staff.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage attendance, engagement and personal development.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Conoscenze

SEMH experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Resilience & adaptability

Formazione

Background in education/youth work

Descrizione del lavoro

SEMH Learning Support Assistant Required - Northampton

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a small specialist provision in Northampton (NN3). This is a full-time position supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This welcoming and supportive provision caters for a small number of pupils who require additional support to access education and achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping students develop both academically and socially, whilst promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning barriers.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage attendance, engagement and personal development.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or additional needs.
• Background in education, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, or support work is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, patient and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people to succeed.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.