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SEMH Teaching Assistant - Newbury

Location: Newbury, SEMH School

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Scale: -90.00105.00 per day

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome social, emotional and mental health challenges?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to gain experience within a specialist school?

A supportive and dedicated SEMH School in Newbury is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to work with pupils who require additional support to manage their emotions, develop positive relationships and overcome barriers to learning.

The school caters for young people with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, including behavioural difficulties, ADHD, Autism and attachment-related challenges. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in creating a structured and nurturing environment where pupils feel supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.

This position would be particularly beneficial for graduates aspiring to careers in psychology, mental health, counselling, social work or education.

In this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
  - Help students develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies
  - Encourage engagement with learning and support access to an adapted curriculum
  - Build meaningful relationships and promote positive behaviour
  - Work alongside teachers and specialist professionals to support individual pupil needs

The school offers a collaborative and supportive team environment, making this an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in specialist education while developing transferable skills.

If you are interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity in Newbury, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.