SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff and Newport
Contract: Full-time
Start: September
Salary: From £92.63 per day
Progression: Potential to transition onto a school contract
The Role:
Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist setting in Cardiff and Newport to recruit Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This provisions support learners who require additional behavioural and emotional support to engage positively with education. The ideal candidate will be resilient, proactive, and committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
Responsibilities:
Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Promoting positive behaviour strategies
Building strong and trusting relationships
Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom
Assisting with emotional regulation and wellbeing
Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
What We're Looking For:
Experience within education, youth work, sports coaching, care or mentoring
Confident behaviour management skills
A patient and understanding approach
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply
What We Offer:
Weekly pay through PAYE
Free CPD and behaviour management training
Dedicated recruitment consultant
Opportunity for long-term and permanent placements
Competitive daily rates
How to Apply:
Apply now with your CV or send directly to (url removed).
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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