SEND/SEMH Support Assistant — Calm, Impactful Student Support

Trust Education Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Education Limited are recruiting a dedicated SEND/SEMH Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Chesterfield. You will work with pupils from Year 4 to Year 9, providing academic, emotional and behavioural support to help them access learning and build confidence.

The role involves supporting pupils with challenging behaviours, remaining calm and patient, and collaborating with teachers and SEND staff to follow individual plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND/SEMH, challenging behaviour, or education would be highly desirable.
• Strong transferable experience and the right attitude will be considered.
• Ability to remain calm, patient and consistent when faced with difficult situations.
• Be able to build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND and SEMH needs.
• Supporting pupils to access and engage with their learning.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent role model.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, social skills and managing their behaviour.
• Using strategies to de-escalate situations and promote positive behaviour.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Supporting pupils within the classroom and across the wider school environment.
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and other professionals.
• Following individual education, behaviour and support plans.
• Maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, break times and other less structured periods.
• Promoting safeguarding and the wellbeing of all pupils.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Confidence

Job description

Trust Education Limited are recruiting a dedicated SEND/SEMH Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Chesterfield. You will work with pupils from Year 4 to Year 9, providing academic, emotional and behavioural support to help them access learning and build confidence.

The role involves supporting pupils with challenging behaviours, remaining calm and patient, and collaborating with teachers and SEND staff to follow individual plans.