SEMH Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Calm, Supportive Learning

Phoenix Park Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Park Academy in Grimsby is seeking Teaching Assistants to support students with SEMH and academic learning within a two-person classroom team.

You will assist with Maths, English and Reading, helping pupils develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem through targeted small-group and individual work.

All posts require enhanced DBS checks; we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH and learning in a classroom.
• Ability to work effectively within a two-person staff team.
• DBS checks and safeguarding compliance as part of pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers to deliver effective and accessible learning for all students
• Offering personalised support to help students achieve
• Being a calm, regulated presence to support children with SEMH needs
• Recognising and praising small steps of progress
• Assisting the teacher with classroom organisation
• Supporting each child with strategies tailored to individual needs
• Raising students' academic levels in Maths, English and Reading

Skills

SEMH support

Maths support

English support

Reading support

Calm, regulated presence

Relationship building

Unconditional Positive Regard

Job description

Phoenix Park Academy in Grimsby is seeking Teaching Assistants to support students with SEMH and academic learning within a two-person classroom team.

You will assist with Maths, English and Reading, helping pupils develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem through targeted small-group and individual work.

All posts require enhanced DBS checks; we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote equal opportunities.