About the role:
justteachers are currently recruiting for a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant position within an alternative provision in the Peterborough area, starting in September on a long-term supply basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with experience in education, youth work, care, residential support, behaviour support, mentoring, or similar backgrounds who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
The provision supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, alongside associated behavioural and communication challenges. The school offers a structured, nurturing environment focused on emotional regulation, positive relationships, and re-engaging pupils with education.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
Supporting pupils to access learning and engage positively in lessons
Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
Implementing behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies
Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes and less structured parts of the school day
Promoting resilience, confidence and positive coping mechanisms
Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies
Monitoring and recording pupil progress, wellbeing and behaviour
Helping to create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
Pre-requisites:
Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural or additional learning needs
Candidates from education, care, youth work, residential care, support work or mentoring backgrounds
A calm, patient and resilient approach
Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
An understanding of trauma-informed or restorative approaches would be beneficial
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
The ability to remain consistent and adaptable in challenging situations
A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
As part of our safeguarding and compliance process, we require a minimum of two professional references covering the last two years in full, along with an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.
Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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