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Special needs teaching assistant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 108 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Full-Time/Part-Time - Salisbury ASAP Start

Zen Educate is seeking empathetic, resilient, and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join a specialist school in Salisbury.

We have immediate openings for full-time or flexible part-time roles supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The Role: Building Trust and Supporting SEMH

You will be joining a highly supportive school environment that caters to pupils with complex SEMH needs and associated challenges. Your primary focus will be on building strong, trusting relationships with students to help them regulate their emotions and re-engage with their education.

Key responsibilities include:

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    1:1 and Small Group Support: Working directly with pupils to help them access the curriculum and manage distress.

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    Behaviour Management: Utilizing de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries to maintain a calm and structured environment.

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    Emotional Support: Acting as a mentor and reliable figure to students who require significant emotional guidance.

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    Collaboration: Working closely with the class teacher and therapeutic staff to implement individualized support plans.

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking individuals with a background that demonstrates an ability to connect with and support vulnerable young people:

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    School Experience: Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally supporting pupils with SEMH or behaviour needs.

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    Youth Work / Care Background: We strongly encourage applications from those who have experience working with children or adolescents in a youth worker role, children's home, or similar therapeutic setting.

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    A highly resilient, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour.

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    Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.

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    Available for full-time or part-time work, starting as soon as possible (ASAP).

Why Zen Educate?

Zen Educate is the transparent and fair agency for education staff. We offer:

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    Better Pay: Our fair pay model ensures you get a competitive wage with no hidden fees or deductions.

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    Flexible Work: Choose the hours that suit you (full-time or part-time).

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    Dedicated Support: Our friendly team is always on hand to help you find the right role and support you throughout your career.

If you are ready for a challenging and profoundly rewarding role supporting SEMH pupils in Salisbury, Apply Today

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