SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH/ Behaviour Teaching Assistant Grantham, NG - 105 ASAP

Are you an experienced teaching assistant with a background in supporting young people with autism and challenging behaviours? Would you like to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Long-term futures is excited to present this opportunity to work as an SEMH Teaching Assistant within one of our partner schools. You will be joining a school devoted to providing outstanding learning for all pupils. This role has the potential to become a permanent position for the right person following a successful trial day.

What does the school offer?

• A welcoming and inclusive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and effective student support.
• The opportunity to make a real long-lasting impact on the lives of young people. Including the development of the progression of the academy and the local community.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative teaching community.
• Personalised continuous professional development programmes.

What does this role entail?

• Working with school staff to maintain good behaviour in class and during 1:1 sessions, and to monitor progress.
• Quickly building strong working relationships with students, and act as a positive role model.
• Promote and reinforce self-esteem and encourage achievement and development in students.
• Plan and deliver interventions for students accessing additional SEMH support.

Sounds good, what do I need?

• You will need to be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need.
• Have a responsive and caring approach.
• Be able to form effective relationships with staff and pupils.
• Have experience working with special educational needs.

If this sounds like a rewarding role that interests you, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV! If you would like more information about this role, or any other roles we may have available, please reach out to Jack at Long-term Futures for a confidential chat.