SEMH Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Quarrington; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Potential permanent role

Dedicated education recruitment team

Skills development in school setting

Descripción de la vacante

TimePlan Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sleaford to support with 1:1 and small-group work. You will help pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour strategies and learning engagement, collaborating closely with school staff.

The ideal candidate brings genuine passion for helping young people with additional needs, strong communication, resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Prior SEMH or behaviour experience is a plus.

Formación

• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, resilient and confident handling challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm under pressure and able to respond positively to difficult situations.
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to helping pupils reach potential.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behaviour challenges is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support pupils with behaviour management, emotional regulation and positive social interactions.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and stay engaged in class.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils as a consistent role model.
• Implement behaviour strategies and follow individual support plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to promote positive outcomes.
• Encourage pupils to build confidence, independence and resilience.

Conocimientos

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Behaviour management

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Proactivity

Adaptability

Descripción del empleo

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Sleaford

Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent | TimePlan Education

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support pupils with behaviour management, emotional regulation and positive social interactions.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and remain engaged in the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and supportive role model.
• Implement behaviour strategies and follow individual support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to promote positive outcomes.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Is patient, resilient, empathetic and confident when managing challenging behaviour.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can remain calm under pressure and respond positively to challenging situations.
• Is proactive, adaptable and committed to helping pupils achieve their potential.
• Has previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs or behaviour challenges - this would be a huge advantage, although a positive attitude and the right approach are equally important.
• Experience gained in schools, alternative provision, youth work, care settings or similar environments would be particularly beneficial.

What TimePlan Education Offers

• A full-time opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
• An opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a school setting.

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