SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People, on behalf of a primary school in Dunstable, seeks a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, starting ASAP.

You will provide calm, consistent support, help pupils access the curriculum, encourage positive behaviour, and work closely with teachers to create a safe inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, SEN, education, care or youth work is advantageous.
• Candidates without direct SEMH experience will also be considered.
• Safeguarding responsibilities understanding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their academic and personal development.
• Assist children with accessing the curriculum.
• Provide classroom support and one-to-one help as required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and clear boundaries.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Emotional resilience

Interpersonal skills

Boundary setting

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Dunstable

Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Position: Full-time

Start: ASAP

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in the Dunstable area, supporting pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school is looking for a committed individual who can provide a calm, consistent and supportive presence throughout the school day.

This position would suit someone who understands that working with pupils with SEMH needs requires patience, resilience, consistency and strong relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their academic and personal development.
• Assist children with accessing the curriculum.
• Provide classroom and individual support as required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and appropriate boundaries.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation.
• Help children develop their independence and confidence.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Provide reassurance and consistency during challenging situations.
• Work effectively alongside teachers and other members of the school team.
• Contribute towards a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Candidate Requirements

Experience within SEMH, SEN, education, care, youth work or a similar setting would be advantageous, although candidates without direct experience will also be considered.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Patience and emotional resilience.
• A calm and measured approach to challenging behaviour.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliability and professionalism.
• The ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• A positive and adaptable approach.
• A willingness to learn and take direction.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Candidates must be safeguarding literate and able to successfully complete all necessary pre-employment and vetting checks.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, full-time only.

If you are looking to develop your career within education and have the attitude and personality required to support pupils with SEMH needs, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks