SEMH Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience of supporting pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs? Are you confident in working with children with ASC, ADHD, Autism, SEMH, or other comorbid conditions? Have you ever had experience with MAPA, Team Teach, or any other de-escalation training?

The Job…

You'll be kept busy, working with pupils across Primary and Secondary education with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs. Your day will be varied, supporting children in the classroom to manage their own behaviour, engage with tasks set by the class teacher, and reach their potential. You'll take initiative, be resilient, and drive pupils to achieve and progress. You'll work on learning activities, promote confidence, and encourage pupils to act independently to succeed.

You'll Be…

A Qualified Teaching Assistant with experience of young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD, or other disabilities and needs
Experienced working with pupils whose behaviour can challenge
Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions We're… Academics!

Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
Generous rates of pay
A dedicated SEN Consultant
A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
Honest and friendly service
Access to our 'Refer a Friend' schemeOur staff say…

'I had never registered with an agency before and Academics have been wonderful!'
'A warm, friendly, but professional service'
'I have worked for several teaching agencies in the past, but this is the first time that I have felt like 'more than just a number'Could this be the role for you? Send your CV over, or give me a call!

Is this role not what you're looking for? We are constantly in need of talented education staff to fill a wide variety of positions. Please get in touch and we're happy to discuss our opportunities with you