SEMH Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support & De-escalation

Aspire People; Grantham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a Grantham, Lincolnshire school. This full-time role is a temp-to-perm position starting immediately, with hours 08:30–15:30.

You will predominantly work 1:1 with pupils who show disregulated behaviour and require high resilience. The ideal candidate will have experience with children with social, emotional and mental health needs and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience with SEND/SEMH is preferred.
• Ability to stay calm and supportive.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Provide consistent support tailored to individual needs.
• Create a safe learning environment for pupils.
• De-escalate challenging behaviour by building trusting relationships.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Resilience

Childwork

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a Grantham, Lincolnshire school. This full-time role is a temp-to-perm position starting immediately, with hours 08:30–15:30.

You will predominantly work 1:1 with pupils who show disregulated behaviour and require high resilience. The ideal candidate will have experience with children with social, emotional and mental health needs and a passion for education.