SEMH Teaching Assistant — Supportive Secondary (KS3-4)

AMA Admin; Congleton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting an empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school located near Congleton, starting in September on a long-term basis. You will support students with SEMH needs in KS3 and KS4, both 1:1 and in small groups, alongside the classroom teacher.

The role focuses on inclusion, tailored supporting plans, and raising attainment through consistent behavioural strategies and positive intervention, with ongoing guidance from the SENCO.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or SEND in education or care.
• Level 2/3 CACHE, Childcare, Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work under guidance of teacher and SENCO.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs 1:1 and in small groups KS3/KS4.
• Assist lesson planning, evaluating and adapting resources per EHCPs.
• Apply behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Promote inclusion, independence and emotional well-being.

Skills

SEMH experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

EHCP knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 CACHE or equivalent

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting an empathetic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school located near Congleton, starting in September on a long-term basis. You will support students with SEMH needs in KS3 and KS4, both 1:1 and in small groups, alongside the classroom teacher.

The role focuses on inclusion, tailored supporting plans, and raising attainment through consistent behavioural strategies and positive intervention, with ongoing guidance from the SENCO.