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Do you have the patience and empathy to connect with pupils facing complex emotional and mental health challenges?
Can you provide a calm, consistent presence to help a child feel safe and secure?
Are you passionate about being a trusted adult who can guide a young person through difficult times?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant for a rewarding role in a specialist setting in the Leeds area. We're looking for someone to provide crucial support to pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, your role is crucial to the pupils' well-being and ability to learn. You will be responsible for:
Building Trust: Developing a strong, positive, and consistent relationship with pupils who have experienced emotional challenges.
De-escalation: Confidently and calmly managing emotional crises and challenging behaviour, helping pupils to self-regulate.
Emotional Support: Providing one-on-one pastoral care and acting as a key mentor for a pupil, ensuring they feel heard and understood.
Implementing Strategies: Working with the class teacher and therapeutic team to implement specific support plans and strategies.
Fostering Resilience: Empowering pupils to develop positive coping mechanisms and build the confidence to manage their feelings and interactions.
Team Collaboration: Contributing to a holistic support network by communicating effectively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
Requirements:
To succeed in this unique and vital role, you must have:
Demonstrable experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
Experience in a specialist or alternative provision setting is highly desirable.
An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for a new one).
The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.
Specific training in areas such as Team Teach, Team-up, or therapeutic approaches is a huge advantage.
A naturally calm, patient, and highly resilient nature.
A deep commitment to supporting the emotional well-being of vulnerable pupils.
Why Work With Randstad?
As a leading recruitment agency in the education sector, we offer:
Competitive Pay: We ensure you are paid a fair, competitive wage for your hard work.
Dedicated Support: You'll have a personal consultant to guide you and support you throughout your placements.
Professional Development: Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
Referral Scheme: Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.
Variety of Roles: We work with a wide range of schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.
If you have the skills and dedication for this unique and vital role, apply today and take the next step in your career.
For additional information, you can contact the Leeds team at Leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500.
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