SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme - £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEMH and AP setting in St Helens. The role starts January, full-time and long-term, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, using de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate emotions and engage with learning.

The candidate will work with a dedicated team, receive CPD opportunities, and benefit from market-leading pay with an employer that values safeguarding and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Experience using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confidence managing challenging situations and promoting a positive learning environment.
• A resilient, patient and consistent approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate emotions.
• Help pupils access learning and develop confidence within the classroom.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Pupil support

Job description

experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with

social, emotional and mental health needs?

Do you have

experience managing challenging behaviour and using effective de-escalation strategies?

Are you

resilient, patient and confident in building positive relationships with pupils who require additional support?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH and Alternative Provision (AP) setting based in St Helens, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant. The setting provides a supportive learning environment for pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties, with a focus on building positive relationships, encouraging engagement and supporting personal development.

The setting is looking to take on an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant from January on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate their emotions, access learning and develop confidence within the classroom.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour

Experience using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils

Confidence managing challenging situations and promoting a positive learning environment

A resilient, patient and consistent approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.