SEMH Teaching Assistant — Build Impact in SEN

Academics; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties in a specialist secondary setting in Crawley, West Sussex. You will assist the class teacher, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help pupils engage with learning in a nurturing environment.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only, with daily pay in the £93–£105 range.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Crawley

Job description

Academics is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties in a specialist secondary setting in Crawley, West Sussex. You will assist the class teacher, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help pupils engage with learning in a nurturing environment.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only, with daily pay in the £93–£105 range.