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We are seeking a high-impact SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Ipswich that supports students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These students are often highly capable but have faced significant barriers to learning. They don't just need a classroom assistant; they need a mentor, a role model, and someone who remains a calm anchor even when things get loud. If you have a thick skin, a soft heart, and a relentless fresh start mentality, we want to hear from you.
Job Responsibility:
Crisis intervention and de-escalation using a low-arousal approach
Relationship-led support building deep rapport with students
Emotional literacy coaching
Curriculum scaffolding to reduce failure anxiety
Nurture group leadership focusing on social skills, conflict resolution, and teamwork
Detailed reporting for EHCP reviews and pastoral meetings
Requirements:
Experience in youth work
PRUs
residential care
sports coaching
ex-military/police backgrounds
enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to process a new one through Randstad)
ability to track progression in attainment
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
Teaching experience
What we offer:
Competitive PAYE rates £95 - £100 per day
Expert training including Team Teach, Mental Health First Aid and Conflict Resolution
Supportive advocacy with dedicated consultant
Weekly pay
Referral bonus of £300 voucher for every referred colleague