Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job title:

Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant

Company

Pink Tile Education

Job description

Job Title: Primary SEMH Teaching AssistantLocation: LewesSalary: minimum £76 per day (Increasing in April)Are you passionate about supporting students with Socia l, Emotional, and Mental Health needs? Join our team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant and play a vital role in helping students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential!About Us: We are dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to primary-aged students with SEMH needs. We believe in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, understood, and supported. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our team.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs, helping them to engage in learning and develop coping strategies.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of students with SEMH challenges.
• Support students in managing their emotions and behaviours, promoting positive social interactions and self-regulation skills.
• Collaborate with the SENCO and other staff members to develop and implement individualised support plans for students with SEMH needs.
• Foster positive relationships with students, building trust and rapport to facilitate their academic and personal growth.
• Monitor student progress and behaviour, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to the review and evaluation of support strategies.
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, intervening in crisis situations and de-escalating challenging behaviours as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience working with students with SEMH needs, preferably in an educational setting(desirable)
• A genuine passion for supporting the social, emotional, and mental health development of young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience, with a calm and compassionate approach to supporting students in crisis situations.

The Incredibly Rewarding Experiences:This role goes beyond conventional teaching positions. As a Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will have the chance to:

• Witness the transformation of young lives as you help students grow emotionally and academically.
• Experience the deep satisfaction of being the rock that vulnerable young minds can lean on during difficult times.
• Celebrate the small victories that come with supporting students in overcoming obstacles and achieving their potential.
• Form meaningful connections with students and witness first-hand, the positive impact you have on their lives.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to become a guiding light for young minds, fostering emotional growth and resilience. If you are ready to make a real difference and embark on an enriching journey, we want to hear from you!Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:– Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.

Expected salary

£76 per day

Location

Lewes, East Sussex

Job date

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:24:48 GMT

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