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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

Prospero Teaching are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a specialist setting near Southampton, Hampshire.

Join a fantastic team in a Ofsted-rated Good Alternative Provision supporting pupils from KS1 to KS4 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion. Both roles focus on removing barriers to learning, fostering positive relationships, and equipping students with the tools they need for a successful future.

These opportunities are perfect for individuals who are committed to creating safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments for vulnerable young people.

Contract Details for SEMH Teaching Assistant:

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Type of work: Teaching Assistant, 1:1 / Small-Group Support
Start date ASAP
Contract type: Temp/Perm
Full time/part time: Full-Time
Minimum rate of pay: £90.74 per dayExperience, Training and Qualifications needed for SEMH Teaching Assistant role:

Previous Teaching experience is required, ideally within the SEN Sector, although this is not essential providing you have the right attitude and desire.
Previous experience working with challenging behaviour would be advantageous
A passion for working with children with SEMH.
Pro Active in the classroom and a willingness to join in with class activities.
You should have lots of energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude towards working with SEN students.
Level 3 QualificationsTo be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related referencesIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team