SEMH Teaching Assistant

Overview

Location:
Glouscester

Pay: £96 - £101 (per day during trial)

Type:
Temp - Permanent

Hours: 29 Hpw/TTO

Start date: ASAP

Elementa are recruiting for an SEMH/SCLN Learning Support Assistant for a specialist primary provision in Gloucester, catering for children aged 5–11.

The children who attend the school have an EHCP to support their SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and SCLN (Speech, Communication and Language Needs). Your role will be to support teaching staff in delivering a high-quality, inclusive provision for all pupils.

This can be a challenging but highly rewarding environment. Some pupils may display behaviours that require patience, resilience, and strong behaviour management skills. Previous experience working in a specialist provision, primary setting, or with children with additional needs is essential.

Due to the level of support required, a DBS on the Update Service is necessary, as delays in processing a new DBS could impact start dates and staffing levels.

You will act as a positive role model for pupils, providing effective educational and pastoral support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing academic and pastoral support to pupils to help them overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting teaching staff in planning and adapting resources to meet individual needs
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to share effective strategies
• Responding appropriately to challenging behaviour as part of a team
• Supporting pupils to make positive choices around behaviour, attendance, and social interactions
• Helping to build strong relationships between the school and families to enhance outcomes
• Adhering to safeguarding and confidentiality procedures at all times
• Monitoring, recording, and contributing to the evaluation of pupil progress and wellbeing
• Promoting high standards and contributing to a culture of shared good practice
• Supporting whole-school reward systems and positive behaviour approaches
• Encouraging pupils to develop social, emotional, and cultural understanding
• Monitoring individual health needs and communicating these effectively to staff

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.