SEMH Teaching Assistant: Help Students Thrive (FT/PT)

Tradewind Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly pay

Free CPD access

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term placements

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in Dover and surrounding areas. Both full-time and part-time roles are available, with ongoing start dates and regular weekly pay.

You'll work alongside qualified teachers to help students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and resilience, and engage in learning activities inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Full right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A new DBS costs £62, which we'll reimburse after you've completed 20 days of work with us.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Promoting positive behaviour using consistent strategies.
• Helping students regulate emotions and build resilience.
• Supporting learning activities both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and social development.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils, teachers and families.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support individual learning plans.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Behaviour management

Patience

Education

Psychology graduates

Criminology graduates

Social Work graduates

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in Dover and surrounding areas. Both full-time and part-time roles are available, with ongoing start dates and regular weekly pay.

You'll work alongside qualified teachers to help students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and resilience, and engage in learning activities inside and outside the classroom.