SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £103 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | Pyle, Bridgend |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 184563 |
Summary
As a valued member of the support team, you will play a vital role in helping pupils with additional needs thrive in their learning environment. Your core responsibilities will include:
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Providing tailored support: Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who may have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or behaviours that challenge.
Providing tailored support: Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who may have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or behaviours that challenge.
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Supporting positive behaviour: Use approved de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies-such as Team Teach or equivalent (full training can be provided)-to create a calm, supportive setting.
Supporting positive behaviour: Use approved de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies-such as Team Teach or equivalent (full training can be provided)-to create a calm, supportive setting.
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Delivering personalised interventions: Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support strategies, and risk assessments in line with each pupil's needs.
Delivering personalised interventions: Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support strategies, and risk assessments in line with each pupil's needs.
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Creating a nurturing environment: Promote a structured, inclusive classroom atmosphere that supports each child's learning and wellbeing.
Creating a nurturing environment: Promote a structured, inclusive classroom atmosphere that supports each child's learning and wellbeing.
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Working collaboratively: Liaise regularly with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to ensure consistent, joined-up support for every child.
Working collaboratively: Liaise regularly with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to ensure consistent, joined-up support for every child.
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Keeping accurate records: Maintain detailed logs of progress, support provided, and any incidents or interventions.
Keeping accurate records: Maintain detailed logs of progress, support provided, and any incidents or interventions.
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Offering practical support: Where necessary, assist with personal care and mobility needs-training will be provided if required.
Offering practical support: Where necessary, assist with personal care and mobility needs-training will be provided if required.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Proven experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs (SEN) and/or behavioural challenges.
Proven experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs (SEN) and/or behavioural challenges.
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A sound understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection responsibilities.
A sound understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection responsibilities.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and flexible approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and flexible approach.
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Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, particularly in challenging situations.
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, particularly in challenging situations.
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A caring, empathetic nature and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
A caring, empathetic nature and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in a supportive and progressive environment. If you're ready to help pupils reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
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Providing tailored support: Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who may have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or behaviours that challenge.
Providing tailored support: Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who may have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or behaviours that challenge.
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Supporting positive behaviour: Use approved de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies-such as Team Teach or equivalent (full training can be provided)-to create a calm, supportive setting.
Supporting positive behaviour: Use approved de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies-such as Team Teach or equivalent (full training can be provided)-to create a calm, supportive setting.
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Delivering personalised interventions: Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support strategies, and risk assessments in line with each pupil's needs.
Delivering personalised interventions: Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support strategies, and risk assessments in line with each pupil's needs.
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Creating a nurturing environment: Promote a structured, inclusive classroom atmosphere that supports each child's learning and wellbeing.
Creating a nurturing environment: Promote a structured, inclusive classroom atmosphere that supports each child's learning and wellbeing.
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Working collaboratively: Liaise regularly with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to ensure consistent, joined-up support for every child.
Working collaboratively: Liaise regularly with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to ensure consistent, joined-up support for every child.
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Keeping accurate records: Maintain detailed logs of progress, support provided, and any incidents or interventions.
Keeping accurate records: Maintain detailed logs of progress, support provided, and any incidents or interventions.
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Offering practical support: Where necessary, assist with personal care and mobility needs-training will be provided if required.
Offering practical support: Where necessary, assist with personal care and mobility needs-training will be provided if required.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Proven experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs (SEN) and/or behavioural challenges.
Proven experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs (SEN) and/or behavioural challenges.
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A sound understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection responsibilities.
A sound understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection responsibilities.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and flexible approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and flexible approach.
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Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, particularly in challenging situations.
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, particularly in challenging situations.
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A caring, empathetic nature and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
A caring, empathetic nature and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in a supportive and progressive environment. If you're ready to help pupils reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.