Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Are you committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team at a SEMH School in Baldock, Hertfordshire.

Position: SEMH teaching assistant

Location: Baldock, Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the school

This SEMH Boys School is a leading educational institution that caters to the unique needs of students aged 7-16 with SEMH needs providing a supportive and inclusive environment where students can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. This school has a strong emphasis on promoting self-esteem, resilience, and independence, enabling our students to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

As a SEMH teaching assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality education and support to our students. Your responsibilities will include:

Implementing appropriate behaviour management strategies and fostering positive relationships with students to promote their emotional well-being and academic progress.

Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, including therapists and support staff, to develop and implement individualized education plans.

Tracking and monitoring student progress, providing regular feedback to students and parents/guardians, and contributing to the assessment process.

Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports the social and emotional development of students.

Participating in professional development activities and keeping up to date with the latest research and best practices in SEMH education.

Requirements:

Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to establish positive relationships with challenging learners.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

A genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH needs and a commitment to their holistic development.

Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude in the face of challenging situations.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated SEMH TA looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks will be conducted for successful applicants.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'