SEMH Teaching Assistant New

Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people who need extra help in school?

Teaching Personnel are working with schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas who are looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

In this role, you will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage with learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships. Support may be provided on a 1:1 basis or within small groups throughout the school day.

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, support work, youth work or similar setting
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to build positive relationships and establish trust with pupils
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of behaviour management and the challenges some young people face in education
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people

⭐ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
⭐ Free CPD and training courses
⭐ Long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities available
⭐ Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
⭐ Opportunities to gain experience within mainstream and specialist settings
⭐ Valuable experience for careers in teaching, youth work, counselling, social work and educational psychology
⭐ Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a follow-up call.

This role would suit candidates from backgrounds such as support work, youth work, residential care, coaching, mentoring, mental health support, childcare or education.