SEMH Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | January 2025 | South East London

A leading Primary School are in need of a superb SEMH - Teaching Assistant. You will be supporting a Year 8 pupil who has some behaviour difficulties due to traumatic events that have taken place. The pupil is a high-functioning, capable individual but requires additional support and nurturing support network.

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Job Details

• Start Date: 8th January 2025
• Contract: Long - Term
• Hours: 08:00 - 15:30
• Rate: £100- £105
• School Type: Secondary
• Location: SE23, Forest Hill

SEMH Teaching Assistant | School Details

• Ofsted Outstanding Secondary School
• Large school with excellent resources and facilities especially for inclusion
• Strong inclusion team with external support from the borough's educational psychologists, a counselling charity and specialist therapists

SEMH Teaching Assistant | The ideal Candidate

• Experience working with students with behavioural challenges, preferably in an educational or special education setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and de-escalation methods.
• Ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships with students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and understanding.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Requirement

• Must have some recent SEN Experience
• Candidates must have a valid DBS certificate on the update service (Not mandatory as we can provide one)
• Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with behavioural problems
• Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
• Safeguarding experience

If you are interested, please Apply to this excellent SEMH Teaching Assistant Role. If you wish to enquire about other education opportunities, please contact Anelka at Remedy Education.