eaching Assistant - SEMH School

📍 Pwllheli, LL53 5PS
🕒 Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to support young people in an SEMH setting? We are recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Pwllheli. This Teaching Assistant role within an SEMH environment offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact.

This SEMH school provides a structured and nurturing environment where every Teaching Assistant plays a vital role. With class sizes of 4 pupils, this SEMH provision ensures personalised support, and as a Teaching Assistant, you will be able to build strong relationships. Working in an SEMH setting means you will support pupils with additional needs, and as a Teaching Assistant, your role will be key in their development.

The benefit of class sizes of 4 pupils in this SEMH school allows each Teaching Assistant to provide focused support. With class sizes of 4 pupils, the SEMH environment becomes more manageable, and every Teaching Assistant can engage effectively. You will work in class sizes of 4 pupils, supporting pupils in this SEMH setting as a committed Teaching Assistant. The structure of class sizes of 4 pupils ensures every Teaching Assistant can give attention to each learner in this SEMH provision. In this role, class sizes of 4 pupils allow a Teaching Assistant to truly make a difference in an SEMH school. If you value connection and impact, class sizes of 4 pupils in this SEMH setting are ideal for any Teaching Assistant. The school maintains class sizes of 4 pupils, making it a supportive SEMH workplace for every Teaching Assistant.

• Work as a Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Provide 1:1 and small group support within an SEMH environment
• Assist teachers as a proactive Teaching Assistant in an SEMH classroom
• Help manage behaviour and support emotional regulation in an SEMH setting
• Build strong, positive relationships as a Teaching Assistant in an SEMH school

Must Have Skills

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or with children in an SEMH or similar setting
• Strong behaviour management skills within an SEMH environment
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach as a Teaching Assistant
• Excellent communication skills suited to an SEMH school
• Ability to build relationships as a Teaching Assistant in an SEMH setting
• Understanding of safeguarding in an SEMH environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as a Teaching Assistant

• Previous experience in an SEMH school as a Teaching Assistant
• Knowledge of de-escalation strategies within an SEMH setting
• Relevant qualifications for a Teaching Assistant role
• Experience supporting SEND/SEMH pupils
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Work as a valued Teaching Assistant in a supportive SEMH school
• Make a real difference in an SEMH environment
• Benefit from small class sizes of 4 pupils
• Ongoing training for every Teaching Assistant working in SEMH
• Long-term opportunity in a rewarding SEMH setting