Lead Teaching Assistant Social Emotional and Mental Health
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0e0a63db-a22c-477a-8914-7d08f22533af |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
To contribute to the development and leadership of provision for students experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties through both leading and supporting activities within the SEND department and by liaising closely with internal and external stakeholders (including academy staff, families, external agencies) to improve provision and outcomes for assigned students. Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to identify needs and plan, deliver and evaluate provision for students experiencing SEMH challenges so all students can achieve their full potential.
Role responsibility:
• Arrange and oversee screening assessments (inc. SDQ and CORDS) for students with suspected SEMH needs
• Design, plan, deliver and evaluate provision for students utilising the SEMH provision in liaison with the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo
• Lead and direct small group and 1-1 sessions with students in line with departmental expectations
• In liaison with the SENDCO and pastoral leaders, develop and oversee entry and exit criterion for SEMH support which prioritises rapid identification and support as well as clear strategies to ensure reintegration into the mainstream provision offered by the school.
• Act as the lead professional for students accessing SEMH provision at designated times
• Organise and safely manage the appropriate learning environment and resources
• Assess students’ responses to learning tasks and, where appropriate, modify methods to meet individual and/or group needs
• Identify training opportunities to further develop SEMH provision in the school, attend such training or liaise with other colleagues attending and disseminate and adopt key learning points as necessary.
• Maintain a positive and proactive working relationship with staff responsible for students accessing SEMH provision (e.g. Form Tutor, Performance Director, Attendance Officer, Safeguarding Officer, subject teachers) and the families of these students
What the school offers its staff
About the Misbourne:
The Misbourne is an 11-18 mixed school single-academy trust in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll, including a successful and growing Sixth Form. We are proudly non-selective and inclusive, ensuring that we live and breathe our values: we are a community that values learning, promotes kindness and strives for excellence in all we do. We are the Lead School for Careers in Bucks.
Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally. As our greatest asset, we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing evidenced in our Wellbeing Charter.
Excerpts from our successful 2022 Ofsted inspection include:
• Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.
• Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
• Pupils conduct around the school is orderly and calm.
• Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does
We can offer you:
• An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities, evidenced by our Wellbeing Charter
• Students who are a pleasure to work with
• Great training and development opportunities
• An experienced, friendly, and collaborative team of staff
• A two-week October half-term
• Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free on-site parking
We would be delighted to invite prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand
Commitment to safeguarding
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance
To contribute to the development and leadership of provision for students experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties through both leading and supporting activities within the SEND department and by liaising closely with internal and external stakeholders (including academy staff, families, external agencies) to improve provision and outcomes for assigned students. Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to identify needs and plan, deliver and evaluate provision for students experiencing SEMH challenges so all students can achieve their full potential.
Role responsibility:
• Arrange and oversee screening assessments (inc. SDQ and CORDS) for students with suspected SEMH needs
• Design, plan, deliver and evaluate provision for students utilising the SEMH provision in liaison with the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo
• Lead and direct small group and 1-1 sessions with students in line with departmental expectations
• In liaison with the SENDCO and pastoral leaders, develop and oversee entry and exit criterion for SEMH support which prioritises rapid identification and support as well as clear strategies to ensure reintegration into the mainstream provision offered by the school.
• Act as the lead professional for students accessing SEMH provision at designated times
• Organise and safely manage the appropriate learning environment and resources
• Assess students’ responses to learning tasks and, where appropriate, modify methods to meet individual and/or group needs
• Identify training opportunities to further develop SEMH provision in the school, attend such training or liaise with other colleagues attending and disseminate and adopt key learning points as necessary.
• Maintain a positive and proactive working relationship with staff responsible for students accessing SEMH provision (e.g. Form Tutor, Performance Director, Attendance Officer, Safeguarding Officer, subject teachers) and the families of these students
What the school offers its staff
About the Misbourne:
The Misbourne is an 11-18 mixed school single-academy trust in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll, including a successful and growing Sixth Form. We are proudly non-selective and inclusive, ensuring that we live and breathe our values: we are a community that values learning, promotes kindness and strives for excellence in all we do. We are the Lead School for Careers in Bucks.
Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally. As our greatest asset, we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing evidenced in our Wellbeing Charter.
Excerpts from our successful 2022 Ofsted inspection include:
• Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.
• Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
• Pupils conduct around the school is orderly and calm.
• Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does
We can offer you:
• An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities, evidenced by our Wellbeing Charter
• Students who are a pleasure to work with
• Great training and development opportunities
• An experienced, friendly, and collaborative team of staff
• A two-week October half-term
• Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free on-site parking
We would be delighted to invite prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand
Commitment to safeguarding
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance