SEMH Teaching Assistant - Harlow

Protocol Education; Harlow; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEMH school in Harlow from September. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils regulate emotions, engage with learning and build confidence.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with SEMH or related needs, be patient, reliable and able to work as part of a wider team. DBS check required and safeguarding training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or related needs.
• Patience, empathy and confident relationship-building with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and engage with learning.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Relationship building

Team player

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – SEMH School – Harlow | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning and development?

We are working with a supportive SEMH school in Harlow that is looking to appoint a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

The school provides a structured, nurturing environment for pupils who may experience social, emotional and mental health needs, behavioural challenges and barriers to learning. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils regulate their emotions, engage with learning and develop confidence and independence.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs
• Be patient, empathetic and confident building positive relationships
• Have a calm, consistent and resilient approach to challenging behaviour
• Be able to establish clear boundaries while remaining supportive and understanding
• Be passionate about helping young people develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Be reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a wider team

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to young people who may have faced challenges within mainstream education.

If you’re looking for a rewarding September opportunity in Harlow, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary & Contract

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Benefits

• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

Requirements

• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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