Vacancies

Social, Emotional and Behavioural Support Assistant

Job Introduction

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our school in this newly created role. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils by supporting those with a range of complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in:

Supporting pupils with SEMH needs through tailored interventions and therapeutic programmes.
Assisting teaching staff in delivering inclusive and effective lessons.
Working collaboratively with families and external agencies to ensure holistic support for each student.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering SEN interventions and bespoke therapeutic programmes such as Thrive and The Empowerment Approach.
Supporting the implementation of lesson plans and classroom activities with the teacher.
Leading small group sessions and providing one-to-one support.
Contributing to detailed written reports for annual reviews.
Engaging with families to offer guidance, signposting, and support.
To support small groups / individual pupils during lunchtime.
Participating in manual handling operations and undertaking Team Teach training as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

Hardworking, dependable, and flexible in their approach.
Able to use their initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
Passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and committed to their wellbeing and progress.

This role involves regular manual handling tasks. Full training, including Team Teach, will be provided.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01489 782075.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.