Teaching Assistant

eaching Assistant - SEMH School

📍 Pwllheli, LL53 5PS
🕒 Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to support young people in an SEMH setting? We are recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Pwllheli. This Teaching Assistant role within an SEMH environment offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact.

This SEMH school provides a structured and nurturing environment where every Teaching Assistant plays a vital role. With class sizes of 4 pupils, this SEMH provision ensures personalised support, and as a Teaching Assistant, you will be able to build strong relationships. Working in an SEMH setting means you will support pupils with additional needs, and as a Teaching Assistant, your role will be key in their development.

The benefit of class sizes of 4 pupils in this SEMH school allows each Teaching Assistant to provide focused support. With class sizes of 4 pupils, the SEMH environment becomes more manageable, and every Teaching Assistant can engage effectively. You will work in class sizes of 4 pupils, supporting pupils in this SEMH setting as a committed Teaching Assistant. The structure of class sizes of 4 pupils ensures every Teaching Assistant can give attention to each learner in this SEMH provision. In this role, class sizes of 4 pupils allow a Teaching Assistant to truly make a difference in an SEMH school. If you value connection and impact, class sizes of 4 pupils in this SEMH setting are ideal for any Teaching Assistant. The school maintains class sizes of 4 pupils, making it a supportive SEMH workplace for every Teaching Assistant.

Work as a Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with SEMH needs
Provide 1:1 and small group support within an SEMH environment
Assist teachers as a proactive Teaching Assistant in an SEMH classroom
Help manage behaviour and support emotional regulation in an SEMH setting
Build strong, positive relationships as a Teaching Assistant in an SEMH school

Must Have Skills

Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or with children in an SEMH or similar setting
Strong behaviour management skills within an SEMH environment
Calm, patient, and resilient approach as a Teaching Assistant
Excellent communication skills suited to an SEMH school
Ability to build relationships as a Teaching Assistant in an SEMH setting
Understanding of safeguarding in an SEMH environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team as a Teaching Assistant

Previous experience in an SEMH school as a Teaching Assistant
Knowledge of de-escalation strategies within an SEMH setting
Relevant qualifications for a Teaching Assistant role
Experience supporting SEND/SEMH pupils
Driving licence and access to a vehicle
Work as a valued Teaching Assistant in a supportive SEMH school
Make a real difference in an SEMH environment
Benefit from small class sizes of 4 pupils
Ongoing training for every Teaching Assistant working in SEMH
Long-term opportunity in a rewarding SEMH setting
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed