Specialist SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Pay: £140 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Full time, term time
Start Date: ASAP

Choice Teachers are working with a specialist SEMH education setting in Ely to recruit a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is energetic, resilient and hungry to develop a career working with young people who need a different approach to education.

The setting supports young people who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education and require a more personalised and supportive environment. You will play an important role in helping pupils engage with education, build confidence and develop positive relationships.

The Role

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs

• Helping pupils re-engage with education and learning

• Building positive and trusting relationships

• Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner

• Supporting classroom activities and practical learning

• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team

• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour

We’re Looking For

• A young, energetic and proactive approach

• Someone who is genuinely interested in SEMH and alternative education

• Resilience, patience and a calm approach

• Previous experience with SEN, SEMH, education, youth work, care or sports is ideal but not essential

• A willingness to learn and develop

• A full driving licence would be advantageous but not essential

• Enhanced DBS required

• Must be available full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate, sports coach, youth worker, support worker or aspiring teacher looking to gain hands on experience in the SEMH sector.

If you’re active, dependable and want to build a career in specialist education, we’d like to hear from you.