Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Southwark

£109 - £115 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full time, long-term temporary

Long Term Futures is seeking a resilient and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to students who are on the ASD spectrum and displaying challenging behaviours. The role itself will involve dealing with challenging behaviours, emotional regulations and barriers to learning which you will help overcome.

This position is ideal for someone who has experience in this setting and has high resilience to reap the benefits.

About the Role:

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and SLT your duties will include:

* Supporting students who have SEMH needs

* Providing consistent guidance and emotional regulation

* Providing 1:1 support and small group based work

* Working in hubs where provisions are in place for supporting students with ASD

* De-escalating situations and opening barriers from learning

* Ensuring the pupil doesn't get distracted during class and focuses on the task at hand

Ideal Candidate Profile

* Experience supporting pupils with ASD and other associated needs.

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills

* Ability to maintain clear expectations and consistent boundaries

* Reliable and committed to a long-term placement

* Previous experience working in schools, care and support or children with learning difficulties would be advantageous.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

* Long-term placements offering stability and development

* Weekly pay via our streamlined digital system

* Free CPD including Behaviour Management and SEMH support training

* A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance

Next Steps

Apply today with your CV to arrange a trial day. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by David at Long Term Futures. If you are not contacted withing 5 working days please assume your application was not shortlisted.

SEMH, SEND, SEN, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, HLTA

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references