Teaching Assistant – SEMH Specialist School, Bury St Edmunds

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have experience working with students who may require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support? Are you a confident driver with a full UK driving licence?

If so, we want to hear from you!

We are working with specialist schools in the Bury St Edmunds area, supporting pupils with a range of SEMH needs. These schools provide a structured, nurturing and supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive relationships.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting students who may face challenges with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships and engagement with education.

You will work closely with pupils to help them overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need to succeed both in and outside of the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent source of support.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation, confidence and resilience.
• Helping pupils manage behaviours and develop positive coping strategies.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and supporting students to overcome barriers to education.
• Supporting the development of social, communication and independent living skills.
• Using positive and consistent behaviour management strategies.
• Helping create a calm, structured and safe learning environment.
• Supporting pupils during challenging situations while maintaining a patient and compassionate approach.
• Working closely with teachers and wider staff teams to provide consistent support.
• Encouraging positive peer relationships and helping students develop their sense of belonging.

Essential Requirements

A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Caring, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Confident working with challenging or complex behaviours.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with young people.
• Calm and consistent when dealing with difficult situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of individual students.
• Confident setting appropriate boundaries while maintaining a nurturing approach.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.
• A full UK driving licence holder.

Previous experience working in an SEMH school, PRU, alternative provision, residential setting, youth work, care or education environment would be highly beneficial.

Why Work With Us?

• Access to training and professional development through Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy.
• Weekly pay based on your skills, experience and availability.
• Easy-to-use online services for timesheets, communication and administration.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
• The chance to develop valuable experience within specialist SEMH and alternative education settings.

If you're an enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding SEMH role in the Bury St Edmunds area, and you hold a full UK driving licence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step towards making a meaningful difference to a young person's education, wellbeing and future.

Teaching Assistant – SEN Specialist School, Thetford

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have experience working with students with significant learning and intellectual disabilities? Are you a confident driver with a full UK driving licence?

If so, we want to hear from you!

We are working with a specialist school in the Thetford area, supporting pupils with a range of complex and additional needs. The school takes a highly personalised approach to education, recognising that every student has different strengths, challenges and individual outcomes.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning, develop independence and build essential life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Supporting personalised learning and development strategies based on each student's individual needs.
• Helping pupils develop communication, emotional regulation and social skills.
• Supporting the development of functional literacy, numeracy and essential life skills.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning.
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours, using positive and consistent approaches.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
• Encouraging peer relationships, community participation and positive interactions.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to ensure students receive consistent support.

Essential Requirements

A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in, or passionate about, supporting children or young people with SEN and additional needs.
• Caring, patient and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for students.
• Confident supporting pupils with complex learning needs and behaviours that may present challenges.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to individual student needs.
• Resilient and calm when working in demanding situations.
• A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Willing to undertake relevant training and continued professional development.
• A full UK driving licence holder.

Previous experience within a specialist SEN, SEND, residential, care or education setting would be highly beneficial.

Why Work With Us?

• Access to training and professional development through Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy.
• Weekly pay based on your skills, experience and availability.
• Easy-to-use online services for timesheets, communication and administration.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with additional needs.
• A rewarding role within a specialist educational environment.

If you're an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding SEN role in the Thetford area, and you hold a full UK driving licence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step towards making a real difference in a young person's education, development and independence.

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