SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant in SEMH Provision, with experience in managing challenging behaviour

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £89.50 - £100 Per day

Job Duties:

• Provide 1:1 support to a student with Special Educational Needs and Social emotional mental health needs in a specialist provision.
• Implement individualised education plans and behaviour management strategies.
• Assist in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students in developing social skills and emotional regulation.
• Manage challenging behaviour effectively and de-escalate situations when necessary.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and other professionals to ensure the holistic development of students.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practise and safeguarding procedures.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
• Understanding of SEMH needs and effective strategies to support students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to challenging situations.

Working Conditions:

• Work primarily within a school setting, 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday-Friday.
• Full-time hours with occasional flexibility required.
• Regular interaction with students, teachers, and other educational professionals.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.