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SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

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RIBBONS AND REEVES

2024-11-04 22:30:46

Job location Mitcham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Education

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant Mitcham

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Join our Mitcham-based SEMH school as a SEND Teaching Assistant and make a meaningful impact on students aged 5-16 with complex mental health needs.

This SEND Teaching Assistant role primarily involves working with students aged 14-16 as their Key Worker, providing dedicated support to those facing significant challenges such as Psychosis, OCD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and Self-Harm.

Benefits of this SEND Teaching Assistant role:

  • Immediate start, offering you an exciting opportunity to begin making a difference straight away.
  • Gain valuable experience in a highly supportive environment ideal for SEND Teaching Assistants with a passion for Mental Health.
  • Work closely with students aged 14-16 as their Key Worker, building meaningful connections and guiding them towards personal growth.
  • An ideal opportunity for a Psychology graduate interested in youth mental health, seeking hands-on experience in a dynamic SEND setting.
Key Responsibilities of the SEND Teaching Assistant:
  • Provide 1:1 support to students with complex SEMH needs, ensuring their emotional and academic growth.
  • Act as a Key Worker for 14-16 year olds, offering a safe, empathetic, and nurturing presence.
  • Support students in developing social skills, coping strategies, and resilience.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to a proactive and solution-focused school environment in Mitcham.
  • Use initiative to adapt approaches based on students individual mental health needs, ensuring the highest quality of care.
  • Previous experience in a SEND school or with SEMH is highly desirable.
What does the successful SEND Teaching Assistant need to have?
  • A degree in Psychology or a related field, with a strong interest in youth mental health.
  • Empathy, patience, and emotional resilience to manage the challenges of a SEND Teaching Assistant role.
  • Experience working with students in a SEND school environment is beneficial.
  • Strong initiative and the ability to work independently, helping students overcome unique challenges in a SEMH setting.
Ribbons & Reeves are London s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEND Teaching Assistant in Mitcham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves . We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEND Teaching Assistant role.

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