Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Project overview

We are looking for a committed, full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to offer vital emotional, academic, and social guidance to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them fully engage with the curriculum and succeed across their education.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Essentials

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Help manage classroom behaviour gently and effectively, promoting emotional well-being.
• Monitor and report on student progress, collaborating closely with teaching staff.
• 3-6 months of experience working in a school setting or supporting individuals with SEN/SEMH needs. Highly transferable skills from care, youth work, or similar backgrounds will also be considered.
• Must be available for full-time hours for the entire academic year starting in September.
• Must be a licensed driver with access to a vehicle due to the school's rural location and limited public transport links.

Requirements

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Horley, Surrey, GB
• Rate: 11-12 EUR/h

(Salary: £88

Perks

If you are interested in discussing this role, please call [contact removed] and ask for Brittany or contact: [contact removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

• £97 per day
• This is a temporary / temporary to permanent role after a probation period) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM
• 03:55 PM, Full time and term time
• full academic year.
• Consistent, reliable term-time hours.
• A welcoming and collaborative school environment dedicated to staff development.