Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience and experience to work one-on-one with a child demonstrating challenging and physical behaviours? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Location: Redbridge, East London
Salary: £97.98 - £105 per day based on experience
Contract: Full-time, fixed term
Start date: ASAP

About the role:

Hays Education is seeking a dedicated and patient SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with SEMH needs in a school setting. Working closely with the child, you will be responsible for implementing tailored strategies to foster positive emotional and social development while managing challenging behaviours effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

•Providing one-to-one support for a child with SEMH needs, ensuring their emotional and educational needs are met.
•Establishing a trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil to promote positive engagement in learning.
•Managing challenging behaviours, including physical outbursts, using appropriate de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies.
•Collaborating with the class teacher, SENCO, and other professionals to create individualised plans for the pupil’s progress.
•Assisting with the delivery of bespoke learning activities tailored to the child’s needs, abilities, and interests.
•Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for the pupils and addressing their Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

The ideal candidate would have:

•Previous experience working with pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviours, preferably in an educational setting.
•At least Level 2 qualified
•Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to de-escalate physical situations calmly and effectively.
•A caring and empathetic approach, combined with resilience and adaptability to handle difficult situations.
•Excellent communication and teamwork skills to liaise with colleagues and external professionals.
•An understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Why Join Us? At Hays Education, we are committed to supporting your career development. By joining this role, you will benefit from:

•Access to ongoing professional training and development opportunities.
•The chance to make a genuine impact on a pupil’s life and education journey.
•A supportive and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do now

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and have the skills and compassion to support a pupil with SEMH needs, please click apply now!

If you know of someone looking for a long-term/permanent role, please refer them to us, and we will reward you with a referral bonus of £350 in high street vouchers. You also qualify for the bonus if we place you in a long-term and permanent role.

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