At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with SEMH needs, manage behaviour, and build trusting relationships.
- Company: Teaching Personnel, dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Benefits: Flexible work, competitive pay, free training, and career opportunities.
- Other info: Access to various schools and dedicated support from experienced consultants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH needs and strong behaviour management skills.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you have the confidence, resilience and behaviour management skills to support children and young people who display challenging behaviours?
Teaching Personnel is working with mainstream and specialist schools to recruit dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants for a variety of short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities.
The Role
- Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in line with school policies
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced barriers to learning
- Support students both inside and outside of the classroom
- Promote emotional regulation, engagement and positive outcomes
- Work closely with teaching staff, SENDCOs and pastoral teams
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
- Strong behaviour management skills and confidence working with challenging behaviours
- Ability to remain calm, patient and professional in demanding situations
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people succeed
Desirable Qualifications & Training
- Team Teach certification or other positive handling/de-escalation training
- Previous experience in specialist provisions, PRUs, AP settings or SEND schools
- Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, ODD, trauma or attachment needs
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Access to a wide range of local schools and specialist provisions
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Long-term and permanent career opportunities
- Competitive rates of pay
- Free and discounted CPD training courses
- Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
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 Df E 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.
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SEMH Teaching Assistant in Leicester employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
