SEMH Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support & Growth

Connex Education Partnership; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly rate

PAYE paid weekly

Teaching Assistant Toolkit access

Funded qualifications

Career progression

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH setting in Ashby De La Zouch. The role involves providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs, helping them engage with learning and regulate emotions, under the guidance of teaching staff.

This is a full-time, long-term supply position starting ASAP. Applicants should have recent SEMH experience, a current Enhanced DBS, and the ability to build trusting relationships in a structured

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH in a school or specialist setting.
• Experience providing 1:1 support or working with small groups of pupils.
• Strong behaviour-management skills and the ability to respond calmly and consistently to challenging situations.
• Good understanding of emotional regulation and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to create a safe, structured learning environment.
• Be adaptable and respond calmly to challenging situations.

Skills

SEMH support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

DBS check required or Enhanced DBS

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH setting in Ashby De La Zouch. The role involves providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs, helping them engage with learning and regulate emotions, under the guidance of teaching staff.

This is a full-time, long-term supply position starting ASAP. Applicants should have recent SEMH experience, a current Enhanced DBS, and the ability to build trusting relationships in a structured