Job Title: SEMH Learning Mentor
Salary: £83.85 - £95 per day
Job Type: Full-Time
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH)? Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic educational environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Us:
Protocol Education are a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to providing outstanding support to schools and educational institutions across the UK. We are currently working with an outstanding Special provision catering to children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH) from ages 4 to 16.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and emotional development of children and young people with SEMH. Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide one-to-one and group support to students with SEMH needs in classroom settings.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualized support plans tailored to each student's requirements.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes positive behaviour management and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Support students in developing strategies to better manage their behaviour, emotions, and mental health.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents/carers.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience in supporting students with complex needs.
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning and managing challenging behaviours.
- Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or special educational needs (SEN) would be advantageous.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates ranging from £83.85 to £95 per day.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
- Continuous professional development through tailored training opportunities.
- £50 Refer a Friend Scheme
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH and making a positive impact in their lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at Protocol Education and embark on a rewarding career in education!
Please submit your CV or email Abi at abigail.king@protocol-education.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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