SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant - Empower Young Learners

Aspire People; Romford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Small class sizes

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a passionate SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Romford, supporting children and young people aged 6-19 with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and related learning needs.

You will work with teachers and therapists to deliver differentiated lessons, support behaviour management, and assist with EHCPs and IEPs, while upholding safeguarding and wellbeing across the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN/SEMH or related needs.
• Ability to support differentiated lessons for a range of abilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusion principles.
• Patience, empathy and resilience in challenging situations.
• Strong teamwork and communication with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, accessible, and differentiated lessons across KS1-KS5.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEN/SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with individual education plans, behaviour support plans, and EHCPs.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement, confidence, and progress.
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, independence, and social interactions.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, support staff and senior leaders to meet needs.
• Monitor pupils' progress, wellbeing, and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Differentiated support

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications

Job description

Aspire People is seeking a passionate SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Romford, supporting children and young people aged 6-19 with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and related learning needs.

You will work with teachers and therapists to deliver differentiated lessons, support behaviour management, and assist with EHCPs and IEPs, while upholding safeguarding and wellbeing across the classroom.