SEMH Teaching Assistant - Blythe Bridge

Teaching Personnel; Blythe Bridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support young people with emotional and mental health needs. This full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students facing challenges. You'll work closely with individuals across Key Stages 3 and 4, implementing tailored support strategies and fostering emotional resilience. Ideal candidates will have a background in psychology or youth work, and a compassionate approach to behaviour management. Join a committed team and take on a rewarding challenge in a specialist school setting.

Benefits

Free child care

Training provided

Long-term position opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with additional needs.
• Calm and compassionate approach to behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to access learning.
• Promote emotional regulation and build trusting relationships.

Skills

Support for SEMH needs

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Compassion and resilience

Education

Background in psychology

Experience in education or youth work

Tools

DBS on Update Service

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Blythe Bridge - Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have experience-practical or theoretical-in working with challenging behaviour or supporting those with SEN?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist school in Blythe Bridge, and we're currently recruiting for a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in psychology, education, youth work, or mental health-whether gained through university studies or hands-on experience in schools, care settings, or other relevant environments.

You'll be working with students across Key Stages 3 and 4 who present with a range of SEMH needs, including ADHD, autism (ASD), and behaviours that challenge. Your role will involve:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis to help them access learning

• Promoting emotional regulation, resilience, and self-esteem

• Implementing tailored behaviour and support strategies

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

• Contributing to the setting and review of individual targets

• Monitoring and supporting social, emotional, and mental health needs

• Assisting with personal care where necessary (training will be provided)

• Prior experience working with children or young people with additional needs, either practically or academically

• A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to behaviour support

• A background in psychology, youth work, mental health, or education (desirable)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential for permanent opportunities based on performance and school needs.

If you're committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to start making an impact.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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