Teaching / Instructors / Guides

SEMH Teaching Assistant

£92.56 - £95 | SEND | Full time

Location: Edgware

Pay: £92.56–£95 per day

Hours: 08:30am – 15:30pm, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time, Long-term / Temp to Perm

About the Role

At Engage Education, we specialise in recruiting dedicated and passionate support staff for schools across Barnet. We are currently looking to appoint a resilient, patient and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within mainstream and SEND schools in Barnet.

The school caters for primary-aged children with a wide range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, Autism, ADHD, complex learning needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. Some pupils also have medical needs, are non-verbal or require additional support with personal care and their everyday routines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals with social, emotional and behavioural needs and is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

We are particularly interested in candidates with previous experience in SEMH settings, specialist schools, alternative provisions, residential care, youth work or behavioural support roles.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation, social interaction, behaviour and engagement in learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.

Supporting children who may display challenging, disruptive or distressed behaviours.

Helping pupils develop emotional regulation strategies and positive coping mechanisms.

Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.

Implementing individual behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies.

Supporting children with Autism, ADHD and other associated learning needs.

Encouraging pupils to engage with classroom activities and develop positive learning habits.

Helping children build confidence, resilience, independence and social skills.

Supporting pupils through periods of anxiety, frustration or emotional dysregulation.

Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to provide consistent support.

Assisting with personal care and daily routines where required.

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