SEMH Teaching Assistant - Reading

Academics; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is supporting a supportive secondary school in Reading to recruit a caring and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant from September.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEMH, help manage emotions and behaviour, and work closely with teachers to create a safe learning environment.

This role suits an aspiring teacher, recent graduate, youth worker or someone with experience supporting young people.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting young people.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, positive and professional.
• Interested in developing a career within education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help students manage emotions and behaviour.
• Encourage confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Academics is supporting a supportive secondary school in Reading to recruit a caring and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant from September.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEMH, help manage emotions and behaviour, and work closely with teachers to create a safe learning environment.

This role suits an aspiring teacher, recent graduate, youth worker or someone with experience supporting young people.