SEMH Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Preston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant in Preston. The role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering their development in a specialist setting. Ideal candidates will have strong behavior management skills and a passion for mentoring. Opportunities for permanent employment exist after a qualifying period.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Pension Contributions

Free Training

Support from a Dedicated Consultant

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Behavior Management

Mentoring

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

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Position Details

• Location: Preston and surrounding areas
• Pay: £400 - £450 per week (subject to qualifications and experience)
• Start Date: Flexible/Immediate
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Seniority Level: Entry level

About The Role

Are you skilled in building relationships and managing challenging behaviors? We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a specialist setting in Preston. You will work with small groups of students from Year 7 to Year 11, supporting their emotional and behavioral development and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

School Information

The school offers a broad curriculum tailored to students' needs, including vocational learning, with small class sizes of no more than 8 pupils. There are opportunities for permanent employment after a qualifying period.

Requirements

• Strong behavior management skills, including de-escalation techniques
• Ability to mentor and deliver tailored educational packages
• Resilience, empathy, patience, and professionalism
• Experience with SEMH children is desirable

Additional Information

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and conducts thorough checks, including an Enhanced DBS. Benefits include competitive pay, pension contributions, free training, and support from a dedicated consultant.

How to Apply

Submit your application via our website with an updated CV and contact details. For further information or an informal discussion, contact Dave Travis.