SEMH Teaching Assistant
SEMH Secondary School
£450 Per Week PAYE
South West London
Immediate Start Available
Are you a strong and resilient SEMH TA looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a fantastic secondary school for children with SEMH needs?
Do you have experience helping children with SEMH needs feel calmer and more settled in a school or youth work environment?
I am now working with a fantastic and supportive SEMH secondary school in South London who are seeking an experienced SEN TA. You will be working 1:1 with a pupil who needs support with, challenging behaviour, and help feeling as calm and settled as possible so they are able to learn effectively. This role requires a strong and resilient person who would be a strong role model.
Requirements of a SEMH TA
- Experience with challenging behaviour – this role would really suit someone who has worked in a PRU or SEMH school, has work as a Pastoral Officer in a school, or has experience with challenging behaviour as a Youth Worker.
- Experience working to support pupils with physically and emotionally challenging behaviour
- A resilient personality and an ability to build rapport quickly with staff and students.
- De-escalation training would be a bonus for this role, however the school do also provide their own specialised de-escalation training
- An interest in mental health and seeing behaviour as a form of communication is essential for this role
What to expect as a SEMH TA
- The opportunity to work in a brilliant SEMH secondary school alongside a highly supportive team
- The opportunity to really make a difference to the life of a pupil with SEMH needs.
- Lon-term positions available
- The opportunity for a good work-life balance due to school time hours.
- The opportunity to develop your skills a Behaviour Mentor.
This is a challenging and highly rewarding role which requires a strong and resilient personality and a strong drive to help and support children with additional needs. If you feel you are ready to take that next step in your career, and like the sound of this wonderful school, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Why work with Parker Smith Inclusion?
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