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Are you a resilient, calm, and empathetic individual with a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work within a specialised SEMH school setting. This is a challenging yet deeply rewarding role where you will support a pupil who may have experienced trauma, exhibit school refusal, or struggle with emotional regulation. Your mission is to provide a consistent, "safe" presence that allows them to re-engage with learning.
Job Responsibility:
De-escalation & Regulation
Relationship Building
Nurturing Curriculum
Crisis Intervention
Targeted Implementation
Reporting
Requirements:
Proven experience working with SEMH, EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties), or within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
Resilience
The ability to remain calm and objective when faced with challenging verbal or physical behaviours
An understanding of how mental health and past experiences impact a child's ability to learn
Valid de-escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, or PRICE) is highly desirable, though a willingness to learn is essential
Proactive, non-judgemental, and possessing a great sense of humor
Nice to have:
Valid de-escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, or PRICE)