Teaching assistant- Social emotional mental health

TN United Kingdom; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant focused on Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support. This role involves empowering students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those facing social challenges. You will play a vital role in fostering emotional well-being and academic success, implementing strategies tailored to individual needs. Join a collaborative school community dedicated to creating inclusive environments where every student can thrive. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to their emotional growth.

Benefits

Professional development through training

Consistent work opportunities

Part of a collaborative school community

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Empathy and patience to foster a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to students with SEMH needs.
• Creating a nurturing and empathetic classroom environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Adaptability

Understanding SEMH

Education

Experience in supporting SEMH needs

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Support, Peacehaven

Client: Protocol Education

Location: Peacehaven, United Kingdom

Job Reference: 8dcaa3f80b37

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Empower through understanding: Teaching Assistant for SEMH Support

Are you ready to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Protocol Education seeks a dedicated SEMH-focused Teaching Assistant to make a positive impact within a school located in an area of high deprivation, serving children in social care or from low-income families.

Role Details

• Position: SEMH Support Teaching Assistant
• Location: East Sussex
• Contract: Full-time or part-time positions available

About Us

At Protocol Education, we are committed to creating inclusive educational environments. Join us to support students with SEMH needs to thrive academically and emotionally.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to students with SEMH needs
• Creating a nurturing and empathetic classroom environment
• Implementing strategies to promote emotional well-being
• Collaborating with educators and support teams
• Maintaining a safe and supportive learning space

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting SEMH needs
• Understanding of SEMH’s impact on learning
• Empathy and patience
• Ability to implement SEMH-sensitive strategies
• Adaptability to diverse educational settings
• Commitment to students' emotional growth

Rewards and Benefits

• Contribute to students' emotional development
• Consistent work opportunities
• Professional development through training
• Part of a collaborative school community

Interested?

If you are passionate about empowering students with SEMH needs, we encourage you to apply. All applicants must have the necessary qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for more details.

Pay rates are inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary role, with potential for permanency in the future. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and will conduct necessary checks, including DBS verification.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must have or obtain an enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance will be provided throughout the application process. For our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.