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Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) - TA

Job Description

Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, Term Time)

Are you a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Dunbar Education is currently seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our team. If you have a strong background in education and are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the support and education of students with SEMH needs.
  • Work closely with classroom teachers to provide tailored support to individual students or small groups.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Implement strategies to manage challenging behavior effectively.
  • Support the emotional well-being and social development of students.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and behavior.

Requirements:

  • Full-time availability (Monday - Friday) during term time.
  • A valid DBS check on the update service, or a willingness to obtain one.
  • UK teaching assistant experience is essential.
  • Prior experience working with SEMH students is preferred.

Why Choose Dunbar Education:

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs.
  • Access to our network of education professionals and resources.

If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience and a genuine passion for supporting SEMH students, we encourage you to apply for this role.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.