SEMH Teaching Assistant — Growth in Therapeutic SEN Role

Reed; West Hoathly; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ Level 3 support

Career progression in SEN

Job summary

Reed Education, in partnership with a specialist SEMH school near East Grinstead, is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. This role offers a nurturing, structured and therapeutic environment with small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios.

The position is temporary-to-permanent with a salary of £23,500, starting ASAP or in September, and provides on-site support, a strong team and clear progression

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEMH pupils is preferred.
• Ability to work in a therapeutic, structured environment.
• Willingness to drive due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups
• Help pupils engage with learning and manage behaviour positively
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Work as part of a close-knit, supportive team
• Contribute to a structured, therapeutic environment

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Reed Education, in partnership with a specialist SEMH school near East Grinstead, is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. This role offers a nurturing, structured and therapeutic environment with small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios.

The position is temporary-to-permanent with a salary of £23,500, starting ASAP or in September, and provides on-site support, a strong team and clear progression