SEMH Teaching Assistant 

Location: Guildford, Surrey
Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
School Type: Primary Specialist School
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP 

Are you a patient, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are working with a specialist primary school in Guildford that is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and nurturing team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to children who may have experienced challenges within mainstream education.

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, social development and learning.

You will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils.

• Supporting children with SEMH and associated additional needs.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

• Helping pupils manage challenging situations in a calm and consistent manner.

• Supporting classroom learning and individual activities.

• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.

• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team.

• Following individual education, behaviour and support plans.

• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.

• Warm, caring and able to build strong relationships with children.

• Confident supporting challenging behaviour.

• Consistent and positive in their approach.

• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.

• Able to remain composed in potentially challenging situations.

• Experienced working with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.

Experience within a school, specialist setting, residential care, youth work, support work or a similar environment would be highly beneficial.

Why Join This School?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist primary setting where pupils receive tailored support to help them thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

You will be supported by an experienced team and gain valuable experience working with children with complex SEMH needs.

If you're looking for a role where your patience, compassion and commitment can have a real and lasting impact on a child's life, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity in Guildford.

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