SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Braintree is seeking a qualified SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The role involves assisting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs and employing effective strategies to help them thrive academically. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and a passion for facilitating positive learning experiences for all students. This is a full-time position during term time only, with a pay rate of £88-£100 per day.

Benefits

Excellent education and training opportunities

Great transport links

Car parking facilities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements.
• High expectations for students' behaviour.
• Experience working with challenging students.
• Ability to plan and deliver teaching activities.
• Ability to develop educational programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers on Individual Education Plans.
• Apply behaviour management strategies effectively.
• Engage with parents and external contacts for positive outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of equal opportunities and SEN

Behaviour management strategies

Motivation and encouragement skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with children with EAL

Establishing good relationships

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Braintree, Essex

Education and Training

Are you a qualified SEMH TA looking for a new role to start as soon as possible?

Would you like to work in a lovely school where all student's specific needs are supported?

Would you like to join a friendly and supportive team who strive to enable students to reach their full potential?

• Braintree, Essex
• Education and training
• ASAP/February start
• SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Full time
• Term time only
• £88-£100 per day
• Great Transport links & car park
• Excellent education and training opportunities

About the School

This school aims to support all students with their specific needs and barriers to learning to enable them to reach their full potential both academically and in terms of managing their behaviour. This is achieved by providing high quality teaching and learning and by using assessment, engagement and developing educational programmes. The school works actively with students and their parents/carers to ensure positive outcomes for all.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, SEN & safeguarding of children.
• High expectations of students' behaviour and clear strategies for working with challenging students.
• Ability to motivate and encourage children appropriately.
• Ability to work independently, supported by the teacher, with groups of or individual students.
• Ability to work with challenging students, understand their needs and demonstrate effective behaviour management strategies as and when required.
• Ability to work at an advanced level with the teacher in planning and delivery of teaching activities (including those defined in Individual Education Plans).
• Experience of working with children with EAL, SEN, speech and languages difficulties or other complex needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships and rapport with internal colleagues and external contacts (e.g. parents, education psychologists)
• TeamTeach/Restraint/Trauma informed practitioner.

This is an incredibly rewarding role, in a wonderful school. It is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working with students who have SEMH.