Your new school Hays Education partners with a wide range of Leicester schools and alternative provisions that specialise in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These settings are dedicated to creating safe, nurturing and structured environments where young people can re-engage with learning and develop positive relationships. You'll be joining teams who value resilience, empathy and a restorative approach to behaviour. Your new role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant working through Hays, you'll support pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, low engagement, trauma related needs or barriers to learning. Your role may include: Providing 1:1 or small group support to help pupils regulate emotions and access learning Using deescalation and restorative strategies to promote positive behaviour Assisting teachers with tailored interventions and personalised learning plans Building trusting relationships that encourage confidence, independence and resilience Supporting pupils with additional needs such as ADHD, ASD or attachment difficulties Working collaboratively with pastoral teams, behaviour specialists and external agenciesWe offer flexible supply work, short term placements and long term roles, giving you the freedom to choose what suits your availability and experience. What you'll need to succeed Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs A...