Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Social, Emotional and Mental Health Learning Support Assistant to support SEMH provisions in Telford. This role involves working with students across all Key Stages, particularly those with Autism and challenging behaviours. Candidates should have experience with additional needs and relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications. This short-term position has the potential for long-term placement, making a significant positive impact on student development and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultants available 24/7

CPD Courses and certificates

Referral Scheme bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Proactive thinker with confidence in managing situations.
• Passionate team player focused on student development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students across all Key Stages with SEMH needs.
• Adapt to children’s individual needs effectively.
• Work in a team environment to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities

Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications

Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with various Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) provisions in Telford, supporting with their recruitment for a Social, Emotional and Mental Health Learning Support Assistant / SEMH LSA. The setting is centred on pupil s development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills.

The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this short-term role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right a Social, Emotional and Mental Health Learning Support Assistant / SEMH LSA. The successful SEMH Learning Support Assistant / SEMH LSA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the children s individual needs and have a positive impact on the wider school.

The position will involve working with students across all Key Stages with diagnosis of Autism / ASD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH, and challenging behaviours. A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary.

Qualifications & experience expected

• Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities
• Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable

What you will receive

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.