SEMH Teaching Assistant — Reading & Youth Support

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

Job summary

Academics are working with a supportive secondary school in Reading who are looking for a caring and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This role is ideal for an aspiring teacher or recent graduate who enjoys supporting young people, with duties including one-to-one and small-group support and helping students manage emotions and behaviour

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, with a daily pay of £93-£110 and a full-time contract in Reading.

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 SEMH needs.
• 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

Patience

Resilience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Job description

Academics are working with a supportive secondary school in Reading who are looking for a caring and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This role is ideal for an aspiring teacher or recent graduate who enjoys supporting young people, with duties including one-to-one and small-group support and helping students manage emotions and behaviour

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, with a daily pay of £93-£110 and a full-time contract in Reading.