Start Date: January 2025
Location: Helston
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (to be discussed)
Pay £12.50 - £14 Per Hour
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting primary school-aged pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. This role is set to begin in January 2025 and will focus on working with children who may be performing below age-related expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, focusing on those who present with challenging behaviour.
- Assist in creating a nurturing, supportive, and structured learning environment, helping pupils manage their emotions and behaviour effectively.
- Implement individualized support plans, working closely with class teachers, SENCO, and other staff to ensure that the needs of each pupil are fully met.
- Help pupils engage positively with learning activities, fostering resilience, self-esteem, and social skills.
- Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour, using appropriate strategies to support pupils in regulating their emotions.
- Collaborate in the planning and delivery of interventions and activities tailored to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, sharing updates with teaching staff, SENCO, and parents as required.
Requirements:
- Exp...