Vision for Education are seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a primary and secondary school that caters to students with Autism, Learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

Responsibilities –

• Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in the classroom and across the school.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, valued and supported.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access learning.
• Help pupils manage their emotions, develop coping strategies and regulate their behaviour.
• Support pupils who experience anxiety, emotional distress or difficulties with social interactions.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and engagement in learning.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupils' needs and abilities.
• Support pupils in developing social skills, communication and positive relationships with peers.
• Follow individual behaviour plans, risk assessments and support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, pastoral staff and other professionals to support pupils' progress.
• Maintain a calm, patient and consistent approach when supporting pupils during difficult situations.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor pupils' emotional wellbeing, behaviour and progress, reporting concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Encourage pupils to build confidence, resilience, self-esteem and independence.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

The School –

• The school caters for pupils aged 7-16 and is designed specifically for children and young people with SEMH and autism. The school offers a supportive and therapeutic approach and pupil centred adaptations.

About you:

To be considered for the SEMH Teaching Assistant role, you will:

Hold suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.

Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students

Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a SEMH Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our SEND team on 0121 4812230.

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