SEMH Teaching Assistant

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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Northampton
ASAP Start
Full Time

Aspire People are on the lookout for SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) specialists to join a fantastic SEMH school located in Northampton. The school provides an inclusive and supportive environment for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The dedicated team strives to create a safe, nurturing space where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally and are committed to offering the highest standard of education and care to help students reach their full potential.

We are currently looking for passionate and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join the team. If you are empathetic, patient, and motivated to make a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant within an SEMH School, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students with SEMH needs in a classroom setting. Your role will be essential in promoting positive behaviour, assisting with learning activities, and providing tailored support to individual students. You will also help create an engaging learning environment that fosters students' emotional and social development.

Key Responsibilities:
* Assist teachers in delivering lessons and supporting students in their learning.
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
* Help manage student behaviour in the classroom and during break times.
* Encourage students to engage in activities and develop positive relationships with peers and staff.
* Support students with emotional regulation and social skills.
* Assist in creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
* Help with administrative tasks, including marking work and setting up classroom activities.

Who We Are Looking For:
* Experience working with children or young people is essential
* Experience working with SEMH or related needs is beneficial but not essential
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Empathy, patience, and the ability to build trust with students.
* A proactive, positive attitude and a commitment to improving the lives of young people.
* Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
* A flexible and adaptable approach to support the diverse needs of students.

Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?
* Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
* Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
* Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
* Competitive pay with multiple payment options
* Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
* Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Next Steps
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
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Location:
Northampton
Salary:
£90 - £110 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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