SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wembley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A Specialist School in Wembley seeks a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support SEMH and SEND pupils. The role involves helping students develop essential skills and providing a nurturing environment. Applicants should have relevant experience, with training provided for restraint techniques. Join a dedicated team focused on improving children's mental health and well-being.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Desirable restraint training such as PRICE or de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in developing daily, academic, and social-emotional skills.
• Deliver interventions and cover classes across the school.
• Take responsibility for learning activities under supervision.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Support for A.S.D. pupils

Behavioural support

Job description

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Specialist School for SEMH and SEND Pupils - Behaviour Teaching Assistant

A Specialist school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and SEND needs is seeking experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistants to support their pupils on a long-term basis.

The Role

The school seeks a highly skilled SEND Teaching Assistant with experience working with complex A.S.D./SEMH pupils. Your responsibilities will include supporting pupils in developing their daily, academic, and social-emotional skills, preparing them for transition to secondary education. You will have a timetable to deliver interventions and cover classes across the school. Additionally, you will support teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities both in and out of the classroom, under supervision to help achieve learning outcomes.

Applicants should have prior experience supporting pupils with SEMH or complex emotional and behavioural needs. Experience in PRU or similar settings is preferred. Restraint training such as PRICE or de-escalation training is desirable but not essential; PRICE training will be provided.

The School

This small, independent school specializes in educating children and young people with SEMH. The dedicated staff team provides a nurturing, supportive, and adaptable learning environment tailored to each student’s needs. The school offers stability and emotional support to help students develop self-esteem and positive attitudes towards lifelong learning. A team of therapists and outreach workers complements the core staff, offering comprehensive support.

The school is located in Wembley and is part of a larger charity focused on improving children’s mental health and well-being. Leadership at the school maintains high standards and offers opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Application

If you have experience supporting young people with SEMH and behavioural needs and wish to work in a supportive, progressive school, please apply immediately with an up-to-date CV outlining your experience.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you do not hear from us within this time, your application has been unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is recruiting on behalf of our client.