Teaching Assistant – SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs)

Location - Cardiff

Sector - Additional Needs - 11 to 18 years old

Pay rate - £84.50 - £100 per day (based on experience)

Duration - Long-term and school term time only (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3pm)

PE Direct is the only specialist recruitment agency in South Wales dedicated solely to physical education (PE) and additional learning needs (ALN). Our mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable learners and empower educators.

We are seeking a teaching assistant to work full-time and long-term within a special needs school for male pupils aged between 11 and 18 years old with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at unique school that actively advocates outdoor learning, has a therapeutic approach to education and ensures that each pupil feels supported and valued. This position has the potential to turn into a permanent role.

There is an opportunity to support pupils in various subjects, including but not limited to life skills, building/construction and mechanics. A previous background within these areas would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• Excellent rates of pay (PAYE) - no hidden charges or administration fees.
• Specialist long-term placements
• Support of an experienced and specialist company and consultant.
• Unrivalled FREE continued professional development, training, and mentoring.
• Career guidance and valuable work experience.

Responsibilities:

• Work within a small class to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, including challenging behaviour.
• Support pupils in enhancing self-esteem and social interaction skills.
• Encourage pupils to take pride in their achievements and celebrate them.
• Assist pupils to managing their behaviour, emotions, and frustration.
• Collaborate closely with other members of teaching staff.

Requirements:

• Experience of working with student with challenging behaviour and/or pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs) within the last 3 years.
• Strong behaviour management skills and communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the schools and its pupils.
• Ability to build positive relationships with both pupils and staff.

There is an opportunity to support pupils in various subjects, including but not limited to life skills, building/construction and mechanics. A previous background within these areas would be an advantage.

Apply now to register your interest!

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

PE Direct is an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with PE Direct to be considered for this job.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

All job offers are subject to pre-employment checks that include Right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and EWC registration. PE Direct will help facilitate these.