Long Term Futures has a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Kingston. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for a dedicated individual who can guide and empower children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
You will be a key part of a team committed to pupils' holistic development and emotional wellbeing. The school is rated "Good" and provides a supportive environment where you can build lasting relationships and become a consistent pillar of support. This position also offers a clear pathway to a permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
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Implementing tailored support programmes to help children develop emotional regulation and positive social skills.
Implementing tailored support programmes to help children develop emotional regulation and positive social skills.
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Providing one-on-one or small group support for pupils who require targeted intervention.
Providing one-on-one or small group support for pupils who require targeted intervention.
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Applying de-escalation techniques with composure and empathy to manage challenging moments.
Applying de-escalation techniques with composure and empathy to manage challenging moments.
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Acting as a positive role model by building strong, trusting connections with pupils.
Acting as a positive role model by building strong, trusting connections with pupils.
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Collaborating with teachers, the SENCo, and pastoral staff to ensure a unified approach to pupil wellbeing.
Collaborating with teachers, the SENCo, and pastoral staff to ensure a unified approach to pupil wellbeing.
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Tracking and documenting pupil progress to inform future planning and assessments.
Tracking and documenting pupil progress to inform future planning and assessments.
What We're Looking For
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Experience working with children or young people, specifically those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Experience working with children or young people, specifically those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
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A good understanding of factors that influence emotional wellbeing and a range of positive intervention methods.
A good understanding of factors that influence emotional wellbeing and a range of positive intervention methods.
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Proficiency in de-escalation techniques, with relevant certifications (Team Teach, MAPA) being a distinct advantage.
Proficiency in de-escalation techniques, with relevant certifications (Team Teach, MAPA) being a distinct advantage.
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Exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience.
Exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A valid enhanced DBS check or a willingness to apply for one.
A valid enhanced DBS check or a willingness to apply for one.
What We Offer
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Opportunities for professional development in SEMH support.
Opportunities for professional development in SEMH support.
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A supportive and collaborative team environment.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
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The security of a long-term role with the potential for a permanent position.
The security of a long-term role with the potential for a permanent position.
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Guidance and support from our experienced recruitment consultants.
Guidance and support from our experienced recruitment consultants.
Kingston has excellent transport links, making it easily accessible from areas like Surbiton, Wimbledon, Teddington, Richmond, and Twickenham.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a tangible difference in a child's life, please submit your most recent CV for immediate consideration. For more information, you can contact Jack, our South West London specialist.
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