SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm Support for Student Progress

Prospero Teaching; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant in Hemel Hempstead to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. This role suits someone who can maintain clear boundaries, stay calm when situations become challenging and understand what a pupil's behaviour may be communicating.

You will build positive relationships, provide individual and small-group help with learning and engagement, and use strategies to support emotional regulation and de-escalation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs in a school or similar setting.
• Evidence of helping pupils re-engage with education.
• Confidence following individual support and behaviour plans.
• Patient, reliable approach with safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Build positive working relationships with pupils who need additional support.
• Provide individual and small-group help with learning and engagement.
• Use agreed strategies to support emotional regulation and de-escalation.
• Help pupils manage classroom routines, transitions and social situations.
• Record progress and share concerns promptly with the relevant staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Prospero Teaching is recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant in Hemel Hempstead to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. This role suits someone who can maintain clear boundaries, stay calm when situations become challenging and understand what a pupil's behaviour may be communicating.

You will build positive relationships, provide individual and small-group help with learning and engagement, and use strategies to support emotional regulation and de-escalation.