SEMH Teaching Assistant — Transform Learning in SEN

Academics Ltd; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Burgess Hill is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs, MLD, and autism in a specialist school. The role involves assisting the class teacher, delivering 1:1 and small group support, and helping pupils manage anxiety and barriers to learning.

You will follow safeguarding guidelines, communicate effectively with staff and parents, attend CPD and staff meetings, and be willing to commute to Burgess Hill.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting pupils with SEMH, MLD, or autism.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils.
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience.
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges.
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils.
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils.
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach.
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD.
• Able to commute to Burgess Hill.

Job description

Academics Ltd in Burgess Hill is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs, MLD, and autism in a specialist school. The role involves assisting the class teacher, delivering 1:1 and small group support, and helping pupils manage anxiety and barriers to learning.

You will follow safeguarding guidelines, communicate effectively with staff and parents, attend CPD and staff meetings, and be willing to commute to Burgess Hill.