SEMH Support Assistant
Job description
SEMH Support Assistant – Behaviour & Mental Health School
Dorchester
£14.30 per hour
Teaching Personnel are recruiting SEMH Support Assistants to work in specialist schools in Dorchester supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).
Many students have EHCPs and require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
The role
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Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis
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Helping manage behaviour in a positive and structured way
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Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
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Encouraging engagement in lessons
We are looking for candidates with experience in:
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Schools or education
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Youth work
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Care or residential support
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Sports coaching
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Camp America or mentoring roles
Requirements
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Available minimum 4 days per week
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Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
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Strong communication and resilience
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with behavioural and emotional challenges.
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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