Teaching Assistant – SEMH School
Location: Surrey
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: £90 – £115 per day, depending on experience
Are you a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new role?
Do you have experience supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour?
Are you patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils?
TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school based in Surrey.
The school supports young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant who can provide effective classroom support and help pupils engage positively with their education.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other support staff to create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment. You will support pupils both in the classroom and on a 1:1 or small-group basis, helping with learning, behaviour, emotional regulation and general classroom activities.
The successful Teaching Assistant will ideally have:
- Previous experience working with children or young people
- School-based experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with relevant transferable experience
- Confidence supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, calm and resilient approach
- The ability to build professional and positive relationships with pupils
- Good behaviour management skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
In return, TeacherActive can offer:
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
- Long-term opportunities within specialist education
- Access to CPD and professional development
- PAYE payment with no administration charges
This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Support Worker looking to develop their experience within an SEMH school.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
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