SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Croydon, CR7

Commutable Areas: Sutton, Bromley, Lewisham, Merton, Lambeth

Day Rate: 90-105 per day

Contract: Long-term to permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a real difference by providing dedicated 1:1 support to a child with SEMH needs?

Join a 'Good' Ofsted-rated primary school in Croydon, known for its supportive, well-led environment for children aged 3-7.

This Teaching Assistant role focuses on providing 1:1 support to a Year 2 student with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will help them access the curriculum and develop crucial social and emotional skills within a nurturing Early Years setting, contributing to a diverse and ambitious school community. This is an excellent SEMH Teaching Assistant role for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 emotional and behavioural support, building a strong rapport.
• Implement and adapt learning activities to aid curriculum access and emotional growth for SEMH learners.
• Collaborate with the teacher and SENDCo on student progress and support strategies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment for the student's SEMH requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: A relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) is advantageous for this Teaching Assistant vacancy.
• Experience: Proven experience working with children with SEMH, complex needs, or SEND (Special Educational Needs). Early Years experience is beneficial.
• Soft Skills: Empathy, patience, resilience, strong communication, and ability to connect with young learners.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Secure consistent, full-time work with a clear path to a permanent role.
• Explore diverse Teaching Assistant opportunities through our extensive school network.
• Receive personalised guidance from a dedicated consultant.
• Benefit from trial days to ensure the school is the perfect match.
• Enhance your skills with free access to CPD courses like Understanding Autism.

Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process

1. Apply: Send your CV via the application link for this Teaching Assistant job.
2. Connect: Give Jack at Long Term Futures a call, or he will reach out to you for a chat!
3. Match: If this role isn't a good fit, we'll find a role that suits your expertise.
4. Experience: Attend a trial day at the school.
5. Begin: If it's the right fit, you're ready to start your new SEMH support role!

If this isn't quite the right fit, we have a variety of similar Teaching Assistant and Behaviour Support roles across the region-get in touch to find out more.