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Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 100 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Brent, London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support

Brent | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a young person's life?

We are recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a secondary-aged student on a 1:1 basis within a welcoming and inclusive school in Brent. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Special Educational Needs (SEN), behavioural challenges, autism (ASC), ADHD, or emotional regulation difficulties.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping a student overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviour strategies, and achieve both academic and personal success.

The Role

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a student with SEN and SEMH needs
Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and participation
Supporting behaviour management and emotional regulation using agreed intervention strategies
Assisting with learning activities both inside and outside the classroom
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals
Promoting social skills, emotional wellbeing, and independence
Monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records
Creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment
Supporting de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour interventions where required

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant who:

Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEN, Autism (ASC), ADHD, behavioural needs, or emotional and mental health challenges
Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
Remains calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations
Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
Is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
Can work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary school team
Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker, Care Worker, or similar role (desirable)

What We Offer

Supportive and experienced leadership team
Inclusive and welcoming secondary school environment
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
Valuable experience within SEN and SEMH education
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a young person's education and wellbeing
Excellent transport links across Brent and surrounding areas

Apply Now

If you are a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Support Assistant, or experienced support professional looking for your next rewarding opportunity in Brent, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this SEMH Teaching Assistant position and help transform a young person's future.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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