SEMH Teaching Assistant- Leicester

Job Description:

Your new school
Hays Education partners with a wide range of Leicester schools and alternative provisions that specialise in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These settings are dedicated to creating safe, nurturing and structured environments where young people can re-engage with learning and develop positive relationships. You'll be joining teams who value resilience, empathy and a restorative approach to behaviour.
Your new role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant working through Hays, you'll support pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, low engagement, trauma related needs or barriers to learning. Your role may include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support to help pupils regulate emotions and access learning
• Using deescalation and restorative strategies to promote positive behaviour
• Assisting teachers with tailored interventions and personalised learning plans
• Building trusting relationships that encourage confidence, independence and resilience
• Supporting pupils with additional needs such as ADHD, ASD or attachment difficulties
• Working collaboratively with pastoral teams, behaviour specialists and external agencies

We offer flexible supply work, short term placements and long term roles, giving you the freedom to choose what suits your availability and experience.
What you'll need to succeed

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Confidence using positive behaviour strategies and deescalation techniques
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• A genuine commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve personal growth
• Relevant training (Team Teach or equivalent) is desirable but not essential

What you'll get in return

• Competitive pay aligned with your teaching scale point.
• Flexibility to choose the type of work that suits you-day to day supply, short term blocks or longer term placements.
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including free CPD courses and webinars through the Hays learning platform.
• Easy to use digital tools to manage timesheets, book holidays, access training and explore wellbeing resources via the Hays App.
• Referral bonuses - earn £250 in vouchers when you refer a friend who completes 20 days of work with Hays.
• Ongoing career support, including a complimentary CV review and guidance from a dedicated education consultant

What you need to do now


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