SEMH Teaching Assistant | Loughborough, LE12 | 95 - 105 per day | Mon-Fri, 8:30 - 16:30 | ASAP Start
Are you an experienced teaching assistant with a background in supporting young people with autism and challenging behaviours? Would you like to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?
Long-term futures are excited to work with a Loughborough (LE12) based specialist therapeutic school. This school support children and young people with autism and social, emotional & mental health needs.
In this role, you will motivate and encourage students by providing individual attention, reassurance and help with their living and learning tasks.
What does the school offer?
- A welcoming and inclusive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and effective student support.
- The opportunity to make a real long-lasting impact on the lives of young people.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative teaching community.
What will my role entail?
- Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff.
- Supporting pupils with varying needs, including autism & social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Establish supportive relationships and trust with pupils.
Sounds good, what do I need?
- You'll need at least a GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths
- You will be someone that is passionate for supporting children and young people, both in and out of the classroom.
- Ideally, you'll hold an HLTA qualification, or a certification such as the level 2 understanding autism.
If this sounds like a rewarding role that interests you, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV! If you would like more information about this role, or any other roles we may have available, please reach out to Jack at Long-term Futures for a confidential chat.