SEMH Teaching Assistant

Supply SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH Specialist)

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Pay: Up to £95 per day

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Contract: Supply / Temporary

Are you a resilient and empathetic individual looking to support young people with complex needs? We are urgently seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team in Haywards Heath
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With an immediate start available, this role is perfect for a dedicated professional who understands that behaviour is communication. You will be working in a specialist environment designed to help pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs find their path back to successful learning.

In this specialist capacity, you will act as a mentor and a calming presence. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Emotional Regulation: Using trauma-informed approaches to help pupils manage their emotions and return to a state of calm.

• 1:1 Mentoring: Building deep rapport with specific pupils to help them navigate social hurdles and curriculum demands.

• Classroom Support: Assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored activities that meet sensory and cognitive needs.

• Safe Environments: Maintaining a secure, nurturing, and engaging classroom atmosphere.

• SEMH
  
  Experience:
  
  Essential experience supporting pupils with SEMH or complex behavioural needs.

• Resilience: A calm, patient nature and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.

• Immediate Availability: Ready to start work straight away in the Haywards Heath area.

• Commitment: A passion for inclusive education and a "child-first" approach.

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £95 per day
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• Flexibility: Work that fits your schedule with both short and long-term opportunities.

• Growth: Gain broad experience in a specialist SEMH setting with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

To apply or to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Hannah Joyner
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