SEMH Teaching Assistant | Harrogate

Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Harrogate
Start date: ASAP
Full-time, temp to perm

Axcis Education are currently working with a Pupil Referral Unit in Harrogate, who are looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants to work with KS3 and KS4 students on a 121 basis and in small group settings. You will play a vital role in supporting students with SEMH needs within a classroom environment. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with teachers and other staff members to provide individualised support and interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning. This role requires a strong understanding of SEMH challenges and the ability to employ effective strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
2. Implement behaviour management strategies and interventions in accordance with the principles of Team Teach.
3. Support the delivery of differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
4. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and valued.
5. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans (BSPs).
6. Monitor and record student progress and behaviour and provide regular feedback to the teaching team.
7. Assist with the preparation of classroom materials and resources as needed.
8. Actively participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting students with SEMH needs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Previous experience working with students with SEMH needs.
2. A genuine passion for supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of students.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
4. Patience, resilience, and a calm demeanour, especially in challenging situations.
5. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of students and the school environment.
6. A commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality in education.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Andrew Masterman on 0113 513 1717 l 8005.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Andrew Masterman
Telephone: 0113 513 1717 l 8005