Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Ely; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Ongoing CPD and specialist training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a specialist SEMH provision in Cambridgeshire to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, both in and outside the classroom, helping them engage with learning and develop skills.

The role is full-time, long-term with potential for permanency. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals, participating in training to support safeguarding and SEN strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and calm approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as role model.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to pupils with additional needs.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support learning through activities including outdoor learning and enrichment.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Positive role model

5 days a week

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) - Full Time, Long-Term Opportunity

Location: Cambridgeshire

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Contract: Full Time, Long-Term with Potential for Permanent Placement

Are you an experienced, resilient and passionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH provision in Cambridgeshire that supports primary-aged pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school caters for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

About the Role

This rewarding position involves supporting pupils both in and outside of the classroom, helping them to engage positively with learning and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality support to pupils with additional needs.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Support learning through a range of activities, including outdoor learning and enrichment opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals.

This is a role for someone who is proactive, adaptable and comfortable supporting children with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• The ability to build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Availability to work 5 days per week.
• A willingness to complete ongoing training and professional development.

Working Hours

32.5 hours per week

Monday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive pay rates
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training, including:
  • Safeguarding
  • Behaviour Management
  • SEN Strategies
  • Classroom Support Techniques
• Regular feedback and support from dedicated consultants
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment
• A chance to gain valuable experience within a highly rewarding specialist education setting

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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