SEMH Teaching Assistants Location: Northampton Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant Contract: Ongoing / Full-Time (Term Time Only) Start Date: Ongoing recruitment Salary: £90 - £100 per day

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the drive, patience and resilience to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? If so, we want to hear from you.

Here at Aspire People, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and dynamic team over at an incredible partner school. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

What you'll be doing: * Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, both in and out of the classroom * Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour management * Building positive, trusting relationships with students to help them engage in learning * Helping to implement personalised learning and behaviour plans * Working closely with the wider school team to promote positive outcomes for all students

What we're looking for: * Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEMH or SEN setting * A calm, compassionate and consistent approach to behaviour management * Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to support young people * Resilience, adaptability and a good sense of humour * Relevant qualifications (e.g. TA qualification, Team Teach) are desirable but not essential

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

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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