Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education provider in Salisbury is seeking a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This full-time role involves collaborating with teachers, understanding challenging behaviours, and providing emotional support within a nurturing educational environment. Candidates must be ready to foster a supportive environment and are encouraged to apply if they meet the necessary qualifications. The position offers competitive benefits including holiday pay and access to training courses.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Access to CPD SEN training courses

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH needs in educational settings.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Understanding positive behaviour support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance learning.
• De-escalate challenging situations safely.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Collaboration with teachers

Understanding of challenging behaviours

Positive behaviour support strategies

Calm de-escalation skills

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

Are you dedicated to supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs?

If so, this role is for you! A specialised SEN school in Salisbury is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their team!

The Role

As a Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) focused Teaching Assistant you will play a key role in providing the best support possible to students aged 11-16 years old. This is an Alternative Provision setting for pupils unable to access mainstream education due to needs and diagnoses of the following:

• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Anxiety and behavioural challenges
• Communication and social interaction difficulties
• Often pupils have experienced disrupted education and require extensive support

Learning Environment

• Small, nurturing classes designed for emotional regulation
• Calm spaces for therapeutic interventions

Curriculum

• Core subjects (English, Maths, Science)
• Personal development and life skills
• Vocational and enrichment activities to build confidence and resilience

Who We Are Looking For

• SEMH experience in or out of an educational setting
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of challenging behaviours
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours / Benefits

• Full Time
• Monday - Friday
• Term Time Only
• Holiday Pay
• Access to over 10 CPD SEN training courses free of charge, and plenty more with a generous discount!

If you are ready to start supporting young people’s mental health needs to help shape brighter futures, get in touch today!

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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.