Job Description

Primary School Peacehaven, East Sussex
Full-Time Long-Term Role
Start Date: ASAP
Daily Rate: £92.63 £100 per day

Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? A welcoming primary school in Peacehaven is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

The school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by providing tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with SEMH needs, helping them achieve both academically and emotionally.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs, promoting their emotional wellbeing and academic progress.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to encourage positive engagement and learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver personalised support and interventions.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of the pupil's development.
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

• Have experience supporting children with SEMH needs (school-based experience is desirable).
• Be patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Be confident implementing behaviour management strategies.
• Hold a relevant qualification or have strong experience in a similar role.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming school community where your support will have a lasting impact on a child's educational journey.

To apply, click the "Apply" button or call (phone number removed).

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children's barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training and, where applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers' rights.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised expiry date. Early applications are encouraged, although candidates may still be considered for similar opportunities after the advert has closed.