SEMH Support Assistant

SEMH Support Assistant

Q - Are you an aspiring Counsellor or Therapist looking for hands-on experience with SEMH & SEND to kick-start your career?

If so, Teaching Personnel has the perfect opportunity for you as an SEMH Support Assistant in an inclusive SEN School based in Camberwell!

This position presents a great opportunity for you to gain exposure and experience before progressing to longer-term career aspirations. (Educational Therapist, Psychologist, Counsellor, Youth Support Worker etc)

Within this role, you will be working alongside a variety of students across the school in 1:1 and group intervention sessions tailored to their individual needs. This position is perfect for those who are keen to gain experience working alongside onsite School Counsellors, Educational Psychologist and SENCO.

If this SEMH Support Assistant sounds like the ideal role for you, then please read on below to find out further information!

About the role:

• SEMH Support Assistant

• Supporting students across KS3, KS4 & KS5

• Leasing with Teachers, SENCO and SLT on monitored student performance

• Involves working alongside pupils with varying SEMH needs (Anxiety, Trauma, Depression etc)

• May involve working with SEN needs also (ASD, ADHD, SP&L etc)

• £95 - £100 per day - Term time only

• ASAP Start - Full-time position

• Based within Camberwell

About the school:

• Welcoming and diverse school

• Great facilities (Sensory room etc)

• Onsite SENCO, Educational Psychologists and School Counsellors to work alongside

• Supportive SLT and knowledgeable staff

• Fantastic transport links

• Located within Camberwell

Ideal applicant:

• 1st or 2:1 Degree from a reputable university

• Be able to inspire and motivate the pupils

• Have experience working alongside SEMH / SEN needs

• Be able to integrate yourself within the team effectively

If you are passionate about pursuing a career in education apply to this SEMH Support Assistant position opportunity today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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