SEMH Teaching Assistant
Posted 08/10/26About the Role
A flourishing school in Northamptonshire is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join its specialist provision supporting secondary pupils. This vital role involves providing tailored assistance to young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, fostering a positive learning environment. You will play a crucial part in behaviour support, emotional regulation, and facilitating pupils' reintegration into academic learning, with opportunities for long-term, short-term, daily supply, or permanent engagement, starting as soon as possible, earning between £95 and £120 per day.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver specialised support to secondary pupils with diverse Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
* Implement effective behaviour management strategies to promote a calm and focused classroom.
* Guide pupils in developing robust emotional regulation skills and self-awareness.
* Facilitate their successful reintegration into mainstream learning activities and routines.
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop and adapt learning materials.
* Contribute to the creation of a nurturing and inclusive educational setting.
About You
* Possess demonstrable experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, ideally within a secondary setting.
* Exhibit a genuine passion for fostering positive educational outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective pupil and staff interaction.
* Display exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience when managing challenging situations.
* Be a proactive team player, keen to contribute positively to a supportive school community.
* Hold a flexible and adaptable approach, ready to respond to varying pupil requirements.
Why Join
Joining this flourishing school offers a truly rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of secondary pupils with SEMH needs within a highly supportive
A flourishing school in Northamptonshire is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join its specialist provision supporting secondary pupils. This vital role involves providing tailored assistance to young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, fostering a positive learning environment. You will play a crucial part in behaviour support, emotional regulation, and facilitating pupils' reintegration into academic learning, with opportunities for long-term, short-term, daily supply, or permanent engagement, starting as soon as possible, earning between £95 and £120 per day.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver specialised support to secondary pupils with diverse Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
* Implement effective behaviour management strategies to promote a calm and focused classroom.
* Guide pupils in developing robust emotional regulation skills and self-awareness.
* Facilitate their successful reintegration into mainstream learning activities and routines.
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop and adapt learning materials.
* Contribute to the creation of a nurturing and inclusive educational setting.
About You
* Possess demonstrable experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, ideally within a secondary setting.
* Exhibit a genuine passion for fostering positive educational outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective pupil and staff interaction.
* Display exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience when managing challenging situations.
* Be a proactive team player, keen to contribute positively to a supportive school community.
* Hold a flexible and adaptable approach, ready to respond to varying pupil requirements.
Why Join
Joining this flourishing school offers a truly rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of secondary pupils with SEMH needs within a highly supportive
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