SEMH Teaching Assistant — Transform Young Lives

London South East Colleges Group; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Colleges in Hailsham is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join our Alternative Provision team, supporting students with SEMH needs and additional learning needs. You will help young people engage in education, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

The role involves supporting learning in the classroom, targeted interventions, building relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and collaborating with teachers, families and external professionals to

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is essential.
• Resilience and patience are important for supporting learners.
• Emotional intelligence to work with vulnerable students.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with learners.
• Understanding safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Help students overcome barriers to education and achievement.
• Build positive relationships with students based on trust and high expectations.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work with teachers, families and external professionals.
• Promote attendance, wellbeing and personal development.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Resilient and patient

Emotionally intelligent

Build strong relationships

Safeguarding awareness

Passionate about education

Job description

London South East Colleges in Hailsham is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join our Alternative Provision team, supporting students with SEMH needs and additional learning needs. You will help young people engage in education, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

The role involves supporting learning in the classroom, targeted interventions, building relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and collaborating with teachers, families and external professionals to