SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Mansfield

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Monarch Education are currently recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school setting in Mansfield. This role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage with education and develop both socially and emotionally.

You will play a key role in providing a safe, structured and supportive learning environment for pupils who may present with challenging behaviour.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour effectively
• Building strong, positive relationships with students
• Encouraging participation and engagement in learning
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and interventions
• Promoting a safe and inclusive classroom environment

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Calm, patient and resilient nature
• Ability to build rapport and trust with students
• Flexible and proactive approach
• Passion for supporting vulnerable learners

• Experience in a specialist school, alternative provision or PRU
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or psychology
• Team Teach or similar training

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities – Monarch.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.