Semh Teaching Assistant

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant | SEMH School Support Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary Salary: £88.92 - £95 per day Start Date: ASAP The Role: Impactful Support for Complex Needs 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. Key Responsibilities Working as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team, your day-to-day will include: De-escalation & Regulation: Utilising positive behaviour management strategies to help the pupil manage their emotions and stay regulated. Relationship Building: Developing a strong, trust-based bond to help the student feel secure and valued within the school environment. Nurturing Curriculum: Supporting the delivery of a bespoke curriculum that balances academic learning with social and emotional development. Crisis Intervention: Safely managing challenging behaviours in line with school policy and training (e.g., Team-Teach or Price). Targeted Implementation: Working directly with the student's EHC plan to meet specific social and emotional milestones. Reporting: Providing detailed feedback on triggers, successes, and behavioural trends to the SENCO and therapy teams. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a candidate with "thick skin" and a big heart who meets the following criteria: Experience: 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. Trauma-Informed: An understanding of how mental health and past experiences impact a child's ability to learn. Training: Valid de-escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, or PRICE) is highly desirable, though a willingness to learn is essential. Personality: Proactive, non-judgemental, and possessing a great sense of humor-vital for building rapport in this setting. What We Offer Competitive Daily Rate: £88.92 - £95 per day. Specialist Experience: Gain invaluable experience in a therapeutic educational environment. Supportive Team: Work alongside trauma-informed practitioners and SEN specialists. Immediate Impact: The opportunity to be the positive turning point in a young person's educational journey. How to Apply If you have the resilience and heart to support our students, please contact Hannah Joyner to submit your application: Email: hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk Phone: 01293 527416 Randstad and our partner schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.