Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | January 2025 | South East London

A leading Primary School are in need of a superb SEMH - Teaching Assistant. You will be supporting a Year 8 pupil who has some behaviour difficulties due to traumatic events that have taken place. The pupil is a high-functioning, capable individual but requires additional support and nurturing support network.

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Job Details

Start Date: 8th January 2025

Contract: Long - Term

Hours: 08:00 - 15:30

Rate: £100- £105

School Type: Secondary

Location: SE23, Forest HillSEMH Teaching Assistant | School Details

Ofsted Outstanding Secondary School

Large school with excellent resources and facilities especially for inclusion

Strong inclusion team with external support from the borough's educational psychologists, a counselling charity and specialist therapistsSEMH Teaching Assistant | The ideal Candidate

Experience working with students with behavioural challenges, preferably in an educational or special education setting.

Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and de-escalation methods.

Ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships with students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and understanding.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.SEMH Teaching Assistant | Requirement

Must have some recent SEN Experience

Candidates must have a valid DBS certificate on the update service (Not mandatory as we can provide one)

Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with behavioural problems

Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.

Safeguarding experienceIf you are interested, please Apply to this excellent SEMH Teaching Assistant Role. If you wish to enquire about other education opportunities, please contact Anelka at Remedy Education