SEMH – Teaching Assistant

Job Description: Teaching Assistant – SEMH School

Location: Guildford
Age Range: 2-19 years old
Salary: £84-£90 per day
Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team at a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in Guildford. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support children and young adults aged 2-19 years old with a range of SEMH needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, enabling students to achieve their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Learning: Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored lessons and activities that meet individual student needs.
• Encourage Development: Foster positive relationships with students, promoting their emotional well-being and confidence.
• Classroom Management: Help maintain a safe and structured classroom environment, managing challenging behaviour effectively and empathetically.
• One-to-One Support: Provide targeted support to individual students as required.
• Promote Independence: Encourage students to develop life skills, resilience, and independence.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement individual education and behaviour plans.

About You:
We are looking for someone who is:

• Empathetic and patient, with a genuine passion for working with children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Resilient and adaptable, capable of managing challenging situations calmly.
• A strong communicator, able to build trusting relationships with students and staff.
• Committed to inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and supported.

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational or care setting.
• An understanding of SEMH needs and strategies for supporting these.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Previous experience in an SEMH or special needs school.
• Relevant training or qualifications, such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, or similar.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A fulfilling role making a real difference in the lives of young people.

If you’re ready to take on an exciting new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in inspiring the next generation and gaining valuable experience in education!

Apply today to become a valued part of our school community.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.

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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks, including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate on the update service.