SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant - Specialist School - Cheltenham

SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant - Specialist School - Cheltenham

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: £100–£125 per day, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 38 weeks per year, plus INSET days

Class People are recruiting an experienced and compassionate SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant (Learning Partner) to join a specialist school in Cheltenham, supporting children and young people with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference to pupils with additional learning needs.

Working alongside experienced teachers and specialist support staff, you will help pupils develop their confidence, communication, independence and emotional wellbeing in a safe and supportive educational environment.

The Role

As a SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs
• Supporting children with autism (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and complex learning difficulties
• Assisting teachers with the delivery of engaging, accessible learning activities
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Helping pupils manage behaviour positively using agreed support strategies
• Promoting independence, confidence and essential life skills
• Providing personal care and physical support where required
• Supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support professionals
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching Assistance, Childcare, Learning Support or a relevant related subject
• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational or support

What Class People can offer:

• Competitive daily rates of £100–£125
• Opportunities within specialist educational settings
• Dedicated consultant support
• A rewarding role supporting pupils with additional needs
• The opportunity to develop your experience in specialist education
• Weekly pay

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference to their education and development, we'd love to hear from you.