SEMH Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles & CPD

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Competitive pay

Free CPD training

Dedicated support from an education to

DBS guidance

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Leicester is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The role focuses on de-escalating behaviours and building trusting relationships to aid learning.

You will work with teaching staff, SENDCOs and pastoral teams to promote emotional regulation and positive engagement, both inside and outside the classroom, in a flexible, school-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence managing challenging behaviours.
• Calm, patient and professional in demanding situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in line with school policies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students who may have barriers to learning.
• Support students both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Promote emotional regulation, engagement and positive outcomes.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENDCOs and pastoral teams.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Team Teach certification

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Leicester is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The role focuses on de-escalating behaviours and building trusting relationships to aid learning.

You will work with teaching staff, SENDCOs and pastoral teams to promote emotional regulation and positive engagement, both inside and outside the classroom, in a flexible, school-based setting.