SEMH TA

Primary School in Beaconsfield, Buckingham
Long-term, Full-Time
Starting Date: 3th September
Pay: andpound;85andndash;andpound;100

Are you aandnbsp;patient,andnbsp;resilient, andandnbsp;emotionally intelligentandnbsp;individual looking to make aandnbsp;real differenceandnbsp;in the lives of children withandnbsp;social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs£ Aandnbsp;specialist schoolandnbsp;inandnbsp;The Chalfontsandnbsp;is seeking aandnbsp;dedicatedandnbsp;andandnbsp;compassionateandnbsp;SEMH Teaching Assistantandnbsp;to support theirandnbsp;unique learnersandnbsp;this September.

This school is known for itsandnbsp;inclusive ethos,andnbsp;therapeutic approach, andandnbsp;nurturing environment. With a strong focus onandnbsp;emotional wellbeing,andnbsp;positive relationships, andandnbsp;personalised support, itandrsquo;s the ideal setting for someone who wants toandnbsp;empower and upliftandnbsp;pupils facing emotional and behavioural challenges.

Job Description:

• Provideandnbsp;1:1 and small group supportandnbsp;for pupils withandnbsp;SEMH needs, including those withandnbsp;challenging behaviour,andnbsp;anxiety, orandnbsp;trauma-related difficulties
• Support pupils in developingandnbsp;emotional regulation,andnbsp;social skills, andandnbsp;positive coping strategies
• Useandnbsp;therapeutic techniques,andnbsp;visual aids, andandnbsp;structured routinesandnbsp;to promote engagement and stability
• Collaborate withandnbsp;teachers,andnbsp;pastoral staff, andandnbsp;external professionalsandnbsp;to implementandnbsp;individual behaviour and support plans (IBSPs)
• Create aandnbsp;safe,andnbsp;calm, andandnbsp;supportive environmentandnbsp;that encouragesandnbsp;trust,andnbsp;confidence, andandnbsp;growth

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children or young people withandnbsp;SEMH,andnbsp;challenging behaviour, orandnbsp;mental health needsandnbsp;(in school or care settings)
• Beandnbsp;empathetic,andnbsp;adaptable, andandnbsp;committedandnbsp;to inclusive education
• Demonstrate strongandnbsp;teamwork,andnbsp;communication, andandnbsp;de-escalation skills
• Be confident usingandnbsp;emotion coaching,andnbsp;restorative approaches, andandnbsp;positive behaviour strategies
• Be open toandnbsp;ongoing training, includingandnbsp;safeguarding,andnbsp;mental health awareness, andandnbsp;trauma-informed practice

This is aandnbsp;rewarding opportunityandnbsp;to join a school whereandnbsp;every breakthrough is celebrated, and staff are