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Teaching Assistant (SEMH Specialist)- Personal Development Coach, Mold
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Mold, United Kingdom
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Posted:
29.06.2025
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13.08.2025
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Job Description:
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Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEMH Specialist) - Personal Development Coach
Location: Ysgol Y Rhos, Mold, Wales
Position Type: Full-Time, permanent
Salary: £18,358-£18,649 (32.5 hours per week/term time only)
About Us: Ysgol Y Rhos is a specialized educational institution dedicated to supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) issues. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, in line with the new Curriculum for Wales.
Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with SEMH needs and a passion for making a positive impact on their lives. As a Personal Development Coach, you will support the classroom teacher in delivering tailored educational programs and fostering a supportive learning environment. You will also be required to provide pastoral support and show initiative by developing the wider curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
•Assist the classroom teacher in planning and delivering individualised education plans for students with SEMH needs, aligned with the Curriculum for Wales.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, helping them to engage with the curriculum and develop essential skills.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to support students in regulating their emotions and behaviours.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes students' social and emotional well-being.
• Monitor and record students' progress, providing feedback to the classroom teacher and other relevant staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement effective support strategies.
• Assist with the preparation of classroom materials and resources.
• Supervise students during breaks, lunchtimes, and other activities as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• A commitment to personal professional development to gain formal qualifications if not already completed.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• A relevant qualification in education, child development, or a related field is desirable e.g. Level 2 teaching assistant
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Welsh Language would be desirable
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of behaviour management techniques and strategies.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Familiarity with the Curriculum for Wales and its emphasis on holistic development across areas such as health and well-being, expressive arts, and humanities
• Awareness of trauma-informed practice, including principles such as safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural consideration
• Understanding of the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) by which focuses on building safe, trusting, and meaningful relationships with children who have experienced trauma
• Understanding of PRICE training
• A positive attitude and solution focused mind set
Application Deadline: 9th July 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Unique Care Homes Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. #J-18808-Ljbffr