Youth Support and Behaviour Mentor - Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor Location: Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent Pay: 95 - 120 per day depending on experience Contract: Full-time, long-term Start: ASAP Are you experienced working with young people, challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs? Perhaps you''re currently working as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker, Support Worker or Learning Mentor. Or maybe your experience comes from somewhere completely different. Ex-military, ex-police, prison officers, probation, residential care, sports coaching, youth work, outreach or other roles involving young people and challenging behaviour can all transfer extremely well into this type of environment. We are looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist provision supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is not simply a classroom assistant role. You will be working closely with young people who may present with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, barriers to learning and complex needs, helping them to engage with education and develop the confidence and skills they need to progress. The role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor, you will: Build positive, consistent relationships with young people Support pupils with SEMH, behavioural and emotional needs Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required ..... full job details .....