About this role
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Burgess Hill - West Sussex - Education - Mental health - SEN - SEMH - MLD - £93-105
Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?
This specialist school in Burgess Hill is looking for a dedicated Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Teaching Assistant (SEMH TA) to join the team. The setting caters for young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and/or Autism Spectrum conditions. These pupils may have experienced disrupted education, school refusal, anxiety or exclusion, find mainstream setting overwhelming, need small groups, high adult consistency and trusted relationships to succeed.
A SEMH Teaching Assistant is a great way to kick start your career within the SEN sector. With this role in Burgess Hill, you will have the chance to work closely aside and network with a range of professionals, such as, Therapists and Counsellors. This is an amazing opportunity to get your 'foot in the door', whilst gaining first-hand experience and expanding your knowledge and skillsets. If you are looking for career progression routes that include SEN Teacher, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Counsellor, Educational Psychologist, and many more, then this SEMH Teaching Assistant in Burgess Hill is for you!
Job role and responsibilities for a SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Assist the class teacher with the learning experienceProvide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challengesAbility to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupilsWilling to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupilsFollow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroomHave good communication and interpersonal skillsBe a good listener with a compassionate and caring approachNeeds to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPDAble to commute to Burgess Hill
**Start date October or ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you **Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils **Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only **£93-£105 per day **You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if interested in the SEMH Teaching Assistant role: l