SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles & 1:1 Support

TeacherActive Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated 24/7 consultant support

Access to SEN/SEMH and mainstream/alt-

Job summary

Teacher Active in Newark is expanding its pool of SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Newark and the surrounding areas. The role involves 1:1 support, small groups, and classroom assistance for pupils with a range of needs including SEMH, ASD and ADHD.

We offer flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities with a dedicated team available 24/7 and access to varied settings. CPD courses and competitive pay rates enhance our offering.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience working in a school, SEN provision, alternative provision or similar setting.
• Confidence supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• An understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A flexible, reliable and adaptable approach to working across different settings.

Responsibilities

• As an SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant, you may be providing 1:1 support, working with small groups or supporting pupils within the classroom. You could be working with children and young people with a range of needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, communication difficulties and behaviours that require additional support.

Skills

Experience SEN/SEMH support

Experience in school settings

Calm, patient & resilient

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible/adaptable

Job description

Teacher Active in Newark is expanding its pool of SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Newark and the surrounding areas. The role involves 1:1 support, small groups, and classroom assistance for pupils with a range of needs including SEMH, ASD and ADHD.

We offer flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities with a dedicated team available 24/7 and access to varied settings. CPD courses and competitive pay rates enhance our offering.