SEMH Educational Support Assistant

Seacroft, Yorkshire
Veritas Education Recruitment
SEMH Educational Support Assistant

Location: East Leeds

Start Date: September

Salary: 90- 100 per day

Employment Type: Full-Time, Long Term/Permanent positions available

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Educational Support Assistant to join our primary schools from September in the East Leeds area. This role involves supporting students with complex needs through group work, targeted interventions, and behaviour support. You will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing environment to help students thrive both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to students with complex SEMH needs
• Conduct group work and intervention sessions
• Implement behaviour support strategies
• Create and maintain a nurturing and supportive environment
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to support student progress
• Monitor and report on the progress of students

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
• Strong understanding of behaviour support techniques
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to nurturing the emotional and academic development of students

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding and long-term career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to (url removed) or for further information please call Emma on (phone number removed).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

‘Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.’