SEMH Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education are currently recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs across local Sheffield schools. This is an entry-to-mid level role ideal for people with a care background and transferable skills looking to move into education.

You don't necessarily need prior teaching experience; we value patience, compassion, resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people to help them achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• Care background transferable to education
• Patient, compassionate and resilient
• Able to build positive relationships with young people

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist in classroom activities and behavior support
• Support school staff with individual and small-group work

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Milk Education are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants across local schools, offering an exciting opportunity for people with a care background and transferable skills to move into a career in education.

If you have experience supporting children, young people or adults in care, residential, support work, healthcare or similar settings, your existing skills could transfer incredibly well into a school environment.

You don't necessarily need previous experience working in education. We're looking for people who are patient, compassionate, resilient and confident building positive relationships, with a genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.