SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Princes Risborough

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Princes Risborough | £92-£120 per day | Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
? GSL Education are looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Princes Risborough
, supporting pupils who may require additional support with their learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning
.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may have a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support
, helping pupils engage with education, manage their emotions and develop confidence and independence.

The role may involve supporting pupils with:

• SEMH needs
• Challenging or complex behaviour
• Autism
• ADHD
• Emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Additional learning needs
• Social and communication difficulties

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support both in and outside the classroom.
• Supporting pupils to engage positively with their learning.
• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and manage challenging behaviour.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and developing pupils' confidence and independence.
• Supporting teachers and the wider school team with individual pupil needs.
• Helping create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Following individual behaviour and support plans where required.
• Maintaining a consistent and positive approach when working with challenging behaviour.

Previous experience working with SEMH or challenging behaviour is advantageous but not essential
. We are particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Confident working with children and young people.
• Able to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Good at building positive relationships and gaining trust.
• Passionate about supporting young people who may have struggled in mainstream education.
• Comfortable working as part of a wider school team.

Experience as an SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Sports Coach or Behaviour Support Worker would be highly beneficial.

• £92-£120 per day
• Full-time opportunity
• Specialist SEMH school in Princes Risborough
• Support from a dedicated GSL Education consultant
• Opportunity to develop valuable SEMH and behaviour-support experience
• Training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives