SEMH Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

SEND Toolkit access

CPD Platform

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a secondary setting in South Sheffield. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, building strong relationships in small groups and 1:1 settings.

The role requires resilience, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to work as part of a proactive school team. A DBS check and commitment to equality and safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH students is essential.
• Proven ability to build relationships with pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Understanding safeguarding guidelines and child protection policies.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and safe teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH pupils in class, groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Build positive relationships to enable learning.
• Assist with managing behaviour and emotional needs.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Youth mentoring

Child protection

Equality & safeguarding

DBS awareness

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

£465 – £550 a week, dependent on experience

Location: South Sheffield

About the role

Every student deserves the support they require to accomplish the dreams that they have set out for themselves. The school are currently seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant that can provide our pupils the additional support they need to reach those dreams. If you are the proactive type with a strong passion for education and love to give your job 100% then this role could be perfect for you. You will need to be confident going into a classroom and building strong relationships with pupils in both small groups and on a 1:1 basis. The school are looking for a capable individual that understands being a SEMH Teaching Assistant is not simply a job role, it is a way of life. Your seen as a role model and have the ability to nurture, shape and change a young individuals future.

About the school

This school based in Sheffield, and provides a nurturing and proactive learning space with a strong focus on delivering a high quality of education to the dedicated secondary students. They aim to create a vibrant learning environment where our students come to school knowing they are safe and welcomed. They ensure that all student’s accomplishments and successes are recognized, and the dedicated team provides the guidance and support they require to further their knowledge of the world. Students that attend the school have SEMH needs and the ideal candidate will work closely with the student to support social, emotional, and mental health needs, ASC and ADHD and ensure that the child feels that the school is a safe space for them.

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate – £465 – £550 per week!
• PAYE Paid weekly.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
• Career progression via our CPD Platform.
• Your own personal dedicated consultant.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience working as a youth mentor or offence officer would be desirable.
• Previous experience working directly with SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) needs or a background in Mental Health.
• Working in a care background would be considered.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom.
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.