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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 89.38 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Thrapston

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant 

Location: NN14 Area, Thrapston

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Full-time / Term-time (flexible depending on candidate)

About the Role:

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across multiple educational sites in the NN1 area. This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people who require additional support to engage in education.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils with SEMH needs both 1:1 and in small groups

Help students regulate behaviour and engage positively in learning

Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils to encourage progress

Assist teachers with classroom activities and behaviour management strategies

Travel between different school locations within the NN1 area as required

Contribute to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or additional needs (school or alternative provision preferred)

A calm, patient, and resilient approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to remain consistent and professional in challenging situations

A full UK driving licence and access to a car (desirable)

A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

Desirable

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or Behaviour Mentor

Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Psychology, or Youth Work

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

A highly rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives

How to Apply: If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short cover statement outlining your relevant experience.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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