At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with SEMH needs in a classroom setting and promote positive behaviour.
- Company: Aspire People, dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Competitive daily pay, full-time opportunities, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and work across various specialist settings.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or vulnerable adults and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27300 - 27300 £ per year.
Are you experienced in supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour? Do you have a background in care or sports coaching and want to make a lasting impact in education?
Aspire People are recruiting resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across specialist schools and alternative provisions in Walsall. This role is ideal for candidates with experience as a:
- Care Worker
- Support Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Children's Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Learning Disability Support Worker
- Football Coach
- Rugby Coach
- Boxing Coach
- Martial Arts Coach
- Community Sports Coach
Your experience managing behaviour, building positive relationships and supporting vulnerable young people is highly transferable to the classroom.
The Role
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Helping pupils engage with learning.
- Building trusting relationships with students.
- Working alongside teachers and SEN professionals.
- Providing personal care where required.
We are looking for:
- Experience supporting children or vulnerable adults.
- Confidence managing challenging behaviour.
- Patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
- A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
What Aspire People offer
- Competitive daily pay.
- Full-time day-to-day and long-term opportunities.
- Dedicated consultant support.
- Opportunities to work across a variety of specialist settings.
If you're ready to make a real difference to the lives of young people with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
SEMH- TA- Walsall employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with SEMH needs. With competitive daily pay, dedicated consultant support, and opportunities to work across various specialist settings in Walsall, we foster a supportive work culture that values resilience, compassion, and personal growth. Join us to be part of a team that not only prioritises the welfare of pupils but also invests in your professional development and success.
