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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel

Southampton

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support students with SEMH needs in a dynamic school environment. In this rewarding role, you will collaborate with teachers to create a nurturing classroom atmosphere, assist with lesson preparation, and provide personalized support to students. Your contributions will help foster their social and emotional development, ensuring they thrive academically and personally. Join a dedicated team that values empathy and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are committed to making a difference in education.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Full assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children with SEMH and/or other needs is preferable.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality education tailored to students’ needs.
  • Assist with classroom management and ensure the learning environment is engaging.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Ideally, you will have some experience of SEN/ SEND in a learning environment but this is not essential if you show a strong desire to work with their young people. They welcome applications from people with or without experience, or suitably qualified professionals who are passionate about working with children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Plan and support a child with special needs and help them reach their potential in a professional and caring manner
  • Be reliable and punctual when working individually in the community or when part of a team and supporting colleagues to do their jobs
  • Actively plan and join in play and youth activities including swimming, ball games, messy play and music
  • Be prepared to communicate differently with a wide range of people
  • Keep records and write reports when required
  • Ensure the highest level of safety and safeguarding at all times

If you are experienced or feel confident in at least 2 of the following bullet points please get in touch:

  • Outgoing personality
  • Youth/Community work experience
  • SEN experience
  • Residential support/care worker
  • Mentoring
  • Teaching/Learning support assistance experience
  • Pro active and hard working

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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