Job description
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Position: Behaviour Mentor (SEMH)
Location: South Shields
Contract Type: Full Time, Term-time only
Rate of Pay: £500 – £600 per week
Working Hours: 08:30 – 16:00
About the School:
Are you a compassionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are proud to be working alongside a supportive and forward-thinking specialist school in South Shields that is seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Mentor to join their team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping pupils build confidence, develop coping strategies, and achieve their full potential in a structured and nurturing environment.
Classroom experience is beneficial but not essential. However, a good understanding of SEN/SEMH needs and the challenges young people may face is important.
In the role of Behaviour Mentor, you will:
1. Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual student needs.
2. Support pupils in managing their emotions and behaviour, promoting positive choices and engagement in learning.
3. Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support strategies are in place.
The ideal candidate will have:
4. Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
5. A calm, patient, and empathetic approach when working with students.
6. The ability to remain adaptable and responsive in a dynamic school setting.
7. A collaborative attitude and commitment to contributing positively to the wider school community.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
8. Hold Right to Work in the UK
9. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
10. Provide two professional, child related references covering the last two years.