SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full Time. Job in Northampton LilyLifestyle Jobs

Teaching Assistant – SEMH School (Northampton)

Full Time, Start ASAP

As a Teaching Assistant within an SEMH School, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health 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.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Experience 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 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.

Safeguarding Commitment

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

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