Teaching Assistant SEMH

Teaching Personnel; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support organization is seeking a SEMH / SEND Teaching Assistant in Poole to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will assist in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment for students aged 7-16. Responsibilities include supporting classroom teachers and implementing effective behaviour strategies. Experience in educational settings and mental health is essential. This is a full-time role with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Term Time Only

Access to free SEN training courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs is essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices required.
• Familiarity with Special Educational Needs (SEN) policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in delivering effective learning experiences.
• Assist pupils aged 7-16 with their Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies as needed.

Skills

Relevant experience in similar educational settings

Mental Health experience

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Job description

SEMH / SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Poole, Dorset

Salary: £13.75

Start Date: January

Position: SEMH / SEN(D) Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEMH and SEN needs?

If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN(D) Teaching Assistant may be for you! A Primary / Secondary School in Poole is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team!

The Role

You will be supporting classroom teachers in providing the best learning environment possible for pupils aged 7-16 years old. This is a specialised school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The SEMH needs of pupils often impact their ability to access mainstream education and may include:

• Anxiety disorders
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC - with SEMH as primary need)
• Trauma‑related difficulties

This school provides long‑term specialist education for children who cannot access mainstream schooling due to their SEMH needs.

This school strives to ensure every student grows in confidence; is ready to achieve success and contributes positively to society by providing them with imaginative, nurturing and motivating learning opportunities.

It offers a dynamic and creative curriculum with focus on personalised programmes to help pupils develop coping skills for life beyond school and emphasis on emotional resilience, reflections, and restorative practices.

Who We Are Looking For

• Relevant experience in similar educational settings
• Mental Health experience
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de‑escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours/Benefits

• Full Time, Monday‑Friday
• Holiday Pay
• Term Time Only
• Access to over 10 SEN training courses which are free of charge, plus plenty more with a generous discount!

If you’d like to be a part of a happy and ambitious school which enriches individuals academically, socially and emotionally – this may be the role for you!

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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.

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