SEMH & Behaviour Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support
Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities | Aspire People
Aspire People are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants with a strong background supporting children and young people with SEMH and behavioural needs.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked professionally on a 1:1 basis and are confident building positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional difficulties or barriers to learning.
The Role:
* Providing dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH needs
* Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
* Building positive and trusting relationships
* Helping pupils re-engage with education and learning
* Implementing individual behaviour and support strategies
* Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured periods
* Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and SENCOs
* Promoting positive behaviour, confidence and independence
The Ideal Candidate:
* Professional experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
* Previous 1:1 experience is essential
* Experience within a school, PRU, alternative provision, residential or similar setting
* Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent way
* Strong understanding of boundaries and positive behaviour strategies
* Resilient, patient and emotionally intelligent approach
* Able to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries
Why Work with Aspire People:
* Specialist SEMH and behaviour opportunities
* Long-term and permanent positions
* Competitive daily rates
* Dedicated consultant support
* Opportunities across mainstream, specialist and alternative settings
* Ongoing training and development
If you have professional SEMH or behaviour experience and have a strong background in 1:1 support, we would love to hear from you.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
