Social, Emotional and Mental Health Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of young children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated Special needs school based in the lovely borough of Berkshire.

Position: Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

Contract Type: Long-term, starting immediately or January 2025, with the option of a permanent contract at Easter the academic year.

Role & Responsibilities/About Role:

• Work closely with the teaching team to support the educational and emotional needs of young children with SEMH in the classroom setting.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students, delivering tailored interventions to enhance their learning experience.

• Assist in creating and implementing individualised education plans (IEPs) to address each child's unique needs and learning goals.

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting social interaction, emotional regulation, and confidence-building activities.

• Use positive behavior management techniques and de-escalation strategies to address challenging behaviors and emotional difficulties.

• Support students in developing their communication skills, social interactions, and independence in various daily activities.

• Collaborate with parents, guardians, and relevant professionals to ensure consistent and effective support for each child's well-being and progress.

• Observe and record students' progress, behaviors, and achievements, maintaining accurate records for assessment and reporting purposes.

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to stay updated with best practices in SEMH support and special education.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience working with young children with SEMH needs, either in a school setting or a related environment.

• Empathy, patience, and a nurturing approach to build strong and supportive relationships with students.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.

• Knowledge of positive behavior support strategies and techniques for managing challenging behaviors.

• A proactive and adaptable attitude to meet the dynamic needs of the classroom and individual students.

• Understanding of safeguarding and the ability to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.

Engage Education are a widely recognised, award winning education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Offer an excellent 'refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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