Behaviour Mentor/LSA

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Unit- Guildford

We are currently looking for experienced SEMH Teaching Assistants to work within a PRU environment that focuses on tuning around the lives of their pupils.

This position is for an immediate start and it will continue for the rest of the academic year with a potential for a permeant contract starting in September.

The role

The School is based in Guildford and works solely with those that cannot engage in mainstream education due to sever and complex social, emotional mental health difficulties. This role truly gives you the opportunity to turn around the lives of our next generation for the better.

You are expected to have at least 6 months experience within a School setting,

The ideal candidate

To be considered a real asset to the school, you must demonstrate:

• Experience and knowledge within SEN, predominantly with those that suffer from SEMH
• Ability to provide 1:1 and small group support work
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A Genuine passion for Education
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
• An energetic and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude about learning
• Both a friendly and professional manor

The school

All their students have severe and complex social, emotional and mental health difficulties and statements of special educational need. The school environment provides a safe and secure feel. They provide one to one day-time support and a structured learning environment and, despite their challenging personal circumstances, their students make tremendous progress

If you live in Guildford, or can easily travel to Guildford from surrounding areas and you feel like you are a candidate who has 1 or more of these qualities, or simply want to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please call Nicole Totterdell on 01189 071 531 or email

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and welfare of children. All candidates applying to jobs through Teaching Personnel must undertake or have undertaken an Enhanced Disclosure via DBS-Full assistance provided (AGY)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. For Support staff our minimum requirement is GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.