Teaching Assistant (Social Emotional And Mental Health)

Master Class Education; Lancing; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Lancing, West Sussex to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will play a vital role in fostering a safe and encouraging environment, ensuring positive behavior management, and working closely with both children and staff. This position offers weekly pay, a fantastic holiday scheme, and access to CPD recognized online training. Ideal candidates should be proactive and committed to inclusive practices.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Holiday scheme

Specialized consultant support

Free access to online learning

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Ability to support children's development across various areas.
• Experience in working with children with SEMH needs.
• Commitment to providing personal care if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development across all areas.
• Encourage positive behaviour management.
• Work one-on-one with students.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Establish positive relationships with children and staff.
• Commit to inclusive practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Engagement

Proactive approach

Behaviour management

Inclusive practice

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Social Emotional and Mental Health)

Location: Lancing, West Sussex

Salary: £89 a day

Workdays: Monday-Friday

Start date: ASAP

Are you engaging, inspiring and have great interpersonal skills? Are you wanting to make a difference in a child's life?

Masterclass Education are working with a SEMH Secondary school in the Lancing area who provide a safe and happy environment for the students to thrive in their education and drive them to succeed.

The school fosters an environment where students are encouraged not only to study but also to take part in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. It is well‑equipped with extensive resources to support learning and enrichment. The staff team is a talented, forward‑thinking group who value the opportunities for professional development and continued learning provided to them.

The head would like to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work with students that has SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs). You will be fully immersed into the life of the school and encouraged to be proactive in your role alongside your colleagues.

Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.

The ideal candidate would need to start as soon as they can.

Job role:

• To support the children's development across all areas of their development
• Support and encourage positive behaviour management
• Work with an individual (1-1) to support the class teacher in specific lessons
• Ensure a safe and secure environment enabling pupils to feel relaxed and happy
• To establish positive relationships with the children and staff within the school
• To be committed to inclusive practice and making sure every child has the chance to be the best they can be
• To be able to provide personal care if needed

Benefits:

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• A fantastic holiday scheme
• Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
• MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments. (CPD recognised)
• Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances

Masterclass Education are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.

Our focus at Masterclass Education is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.

Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short/long term contracts. Masterclass Education are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.