SEMH Teaching Assistant

Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Leicester

Trust: L.E.A.D Academy Trust

Rate of pay: £83 - £97 per day

Contract type: Full time

Start Date: September 2024

The Supply register are delighted to be working in partnership with the L.E.A.D Academy Trust and we are currently recruiting for an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a foundation student and also small groups of children who need emotional and social support, starting from the new academic year.

What will the role consist of?

• Looking after children's physical, social & emotional well-being
• Keep records & attend review meetings if and when required
• You will be required to use your innitiatve to adapt class work to suit student needs
• Working alongside other members of staff to provide outstanding support to all student
• Recognising signs of distress in children and offering reassurance.
• Form positive relationships with children and support them with developing confidence in all areas
• Working with children with different SEN requirements. This may be in small groups or on a 1-1 basis
  

Requirements:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification (HLTA) or related Teaching Assistant qualification
• Have experience working with in young people with SEN previously
• Experience working with SEMH students
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have high expectations of all pupils
• Have high expectations of themselves and work collaboratively with other staff
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding and commitment to Safeguarding
• You must either have a DBS registered with the update service or be willing to process & pay for a new one  - this is essential
• Must be available full time from September

**The Supply Register is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check.**