Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEMH/SEN Support

Job Description

Job Description: Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEMH/SEN Support

Are you a recent graduate eager to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people? We are seeking confident and proactive graduates with a strong understanding of child mental health to join our team as Teaching Assistants in various London schools. Both full-time and part-time roles are available.

The Role:

• Working on a 1-to-1 basis with pupils aged 11-16 years old.
• Supporting pupils with identified behavioural, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Providing full-time support in various settings:
  • In the classroom
  • During specialist mentoring sessions
  • During some break times
• Collaborating closely with the school’s SENCO and senior management team.
• Working with outside agencies such as therapists, healthcare professionals, and CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) as part of the child’s support team.
• Some pupils may display more challenging behaviour; suitable interventions and approaches will be provided through school training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1-to-1 support to pupils with complex needs.
• Assist pupils in managing their behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support pupils’ academic learning and engagement within the classroom.
• Facilitate specialist mentoring sessions tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Help foster a positive and inclusive school environment.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of individual support plans.
• Communicate effectively with school staff and external professionals.

Requirements:

To be considered for this vital role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Graduate.
• Possess prior experience in CAMHS / child mental health services.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a supportive school environment.
• Training in suitable interventions and approaches for challenging behaviour.
• Immediate cover work and long-term full-time roles starting ASAP.
• A chance to make a significant positive difference in young people’s lives.

Application Process:

If you meet the qualifications and experience listed above, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV.

Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to reply to individual enquiries if your application is unsuccessful on this occasion within the specified time frame.