Social and Emotional Mental Health SEN TA

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Littlehampton

Company: Academics Ltd

Salary: 83.33- 87.00 per day

Start date: 20/09/24

Job Advertisement: SEMH Teaching Assistant (KS2)

We are looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants (Learning Support Assistants) to join our dynamic team, providing essential support in Key Stage 2 (KS2) to cover staff absence. This is a full-time role, and candidates must have experience in working with pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, particularly managing challenging behaviour in a primary school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist the class teacher with classroom management and lesson delivery.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for pupils.
• Use de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies to support pupils in distress.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with SEMH and managing challenging behaviour.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting children with complex needs.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:20 am to 3:20 pm.
• Ability to attend INSET training every Tuesday until 5:30 pm (essential).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8:20 am - 3:20 pm
• Tuesdays until 5:30 pm for staff training (INSET).

If you have a passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs and can commit to the required hours, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please send your CV. We are seeking immediate availability for these full-time positions.