SEMH Teaching Assistant

Academics

Posted a day ago, valid for 12 days

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Academics Southampton is seeking passionate SEMH Teaching Assistants for a specialist school catering to children aged 5-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
This full-time, term-time position is ongoing and requires candidates to be local to Southampton or willing to commute, with availability Monday to Friday.
Experience working with SEN/SEMH pupils is advantageous, as the role involves supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis in a child-centred curriculum.
Candidates should possess qualities such as calmness, empathy, and the ability to engage effectively with children who have challenging behaviors and associated conditions.
An enhanced DBS check is required, and while the salary is not specified, applicants should be passionate about education and supporting children with additional needs.

SEMH Teaching AssistantPrimary Phase Southampton Academics Southampton are looking for a number of passionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school who cater for children aged 5-11 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and behavioural needs.

This is a full-time, term-time, ongoing contract starting ASAP, you must be local to, or be willing to commute into Southampton to be considered. You will need to be available Monday to Friday for this role, as the school need SEMH Teaching Assistants who are going to be consistent in the classroom. All of the young children who attend this school have challenging behaviours and many have associated conditions and disabilities such as ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Condition, all children have an EHCP so some knowledge of EHCP's would be advantageous. The school's curriculum follows a child-centred approach allowing their students to experience a mainstream academic experience whilst being supported by a highly skilled and supportive staff team. This also allows the children to become independent learners and become enthusiastic about their learning with hands-on activities and practical experiences. They also have smaller class sizes to ensure academic and pastoral progress.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be required to support students on a 1:1 and small group basis. Experience of working in a school with pupils with SEN/SEMH would be an advantage. The suitable person will be passionate about education and supporting and developing children with additional needs, be calm, engaging, empathetic yet firm and have the ability to think on their feet.

This is a great role for anyone looking to work full-time in an SEMH school. You will need to have or be willing to pay and apply for an enhanced DBS and have the right to work in the UK (ideally you will be based in Southampton, or be willing to commute to the area). If you feel you are suited to the above position, please apply using the link provided.SEMH Teaching Assistant - Southampton

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