SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm support for KS2–KS4

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

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils across KS2 to KS4 in Hemel Hempstead. This full-time role runs 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start and involves working across two sites to support students with SEMH needs.

You will assist with lessons, provide individual and small-group support, help students stay focused, and contribute to their emotional regulation and independence while collaborating closely with teachers and the school

Qualifications

• You don’t necessarily need previous SEN or SEMH experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons and activities.
• Providing individual and small-group support.
• Helping students remain focused and engaged.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation.
• Responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviour.
• Encouraging positive choices and appropriate boundaries.
• Building strong and trusting relationships.
• Helping young people develop independence and self-confidence.
• Working alongside teachers and other members of the school team.
• Adjusting your communication and support style to meet individual needs.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Relationship building

Professionalism

Willingness to learn

Job description

Aspire People Limited is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils across KS2 to KS4 in Hemel Hempstead. This full-time role runs 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start and involves working across two sites to support students with SEMH needs.

You will assist with lessons, provide individual and small-group support, help students stay focused, and contribute to their emotional regulation and independence while collaborating closely with teachers and the school