SEMH Teaching Assistant — Foster Resilience & Growth

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

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a patient, resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a primary school in Dunstable. You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, helping learners engage with learning and participate in school activities.

Ideally you will have experience in SEMH, SEN, youth work, care or similar settings and possess a genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning, develop academically and personally, with safeguarding checks in

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience to support SEMH pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships.
• Reliable and professional approach in a school setting.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and vetting checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils within the classroom and throughout the school day.
• Helping children to engage with learning and school activities.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and appropriate boundaries.
• Providing reassurance and consistency during challenging situations.
• Working as part of a supportive and professional school team.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Job description

Aspire People Limited is seeking a patient, resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a primary school in Dunstable. You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, helping learners engage with learning and participate in school activities.

Ideally you will have experience in SEMH, SEN, youth work, care or similar settings and possess a genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning, develop academically and personally, with safeguarding checks in