SEMH Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

SEND toolkit access

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Wirral to support KS1/2 pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with a competitive weekly rate and potential for a direct contract for the right candidate.

You will work in a specialist primary SEND school and help pupils regulate behaviour using trauma-informed approaches and calming techniques. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEMH.
• Empathetic and able to help pupils self-regulate.
• Trauma-informed approach to challenging behaviour.
• Promoting life skills and building confidence.
• Willing to support forest school and outdoor activities.
• Willing to work with families to implement behaviour strategies.
• DBS update service or willingness to apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Support KS1/2 pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Help pupils regulate emotions using calming techniques.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement behaviour strategies.
• Promote life skills and confidence-building activities.
• Participate in forest school/outdoor curriculum when possible.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Empathy

Trauma-informed approach

Teamwork

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Wirral

£450-£475 per week depending on experience

About the role:

Connex Education are working with a Specialist Primary School in Wirral who cater for pupils aged 2-11 years who have complex SEND and are supported by an Education Health care plan. They are looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis supporting KS1/2 pupils with social, emotional, mental health issues.

About the School:

This SEND School has fantastic on-site facilities and actively seek opportunities beyond the classroom through community visits and real-world experiences. All staff put the children at the heart of everything they do and create a fun, calm and engaging learning environment. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant at this School you will be supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour, helping them to regulate using calming techniques.

Assignment details:

This is a full-time role and will commence asap. This will consist of working Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. There is chance of a direct contract for the right candidate. This is ideal for a TA who has experience of supporting SEMH pupils and who want to make a difference in a positive learning environment.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEMH.
• Be understanding and empathetic with the ability to help pupils self -regulate.
• Using a trauma informed approach when managing challenging behaviour.
• Promoting life skills and empowering pupils by building confidence.
• Be willing to support forest school and outdoor pursuit curriculum.
• Be willing to work as a team and collaborate with families to implement behaviour management strategies.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education is an employment agency and employment business

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.