Male support Assistant – SEMH

I am recruiting for experienced Male Support Assistant to work full time, long term temporary position to start in the Kidderminster area. You will be working on a one-to-one basis with a vulnerable child on the at-risk register in Key stage two that presents with emotional dysregulation and complex social needs. It is important to be passionate about working with children and really wanting to make a difference in their lives. This would suit someone with a solid commitment, resilience and enthusiastic in overcoming challenges. If you are passionate, patience and dedicated in making a difference in children’s lives and would like further information call me on (phone number removed) or email

Job description:

Support the pupil in promoting the bespoke individualised learning.
Providing clarity explaining activities for that day.
Motivating and encouraging the learner through child led therapy play, reassuring and supporting with tasks as appropriate to their needs.
Assistance on weaker areas of the learner’s development: speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy etc.
Using praise and nurturing approach encouraging the learner to keep on task.
Effectively and consistently implementing the unit’s behaviour management strategies.
Helping to make appropriate resources to support the learner.
Establish supportive relationship with the learner.
Monitor the learner’s response to activities through record keeping.
Support the learner in developing social skills.
Apply positive handling techniques where appropriate.

Job specification

Minimum Level two Teaching Assistant qualification or at least 6 months experience working with children with SEND.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team Teach de-escalation training is an advantage but not essential.
Pro-active and adaptability to the learner’s needs.
CPD development opportunities.
Competitive daily rate £55- £100
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