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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment·South West London·Publié il y a 1 mois
💰 CHF95-115/hour
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Job description

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SEMH Teaching Assistants Needed Kensington and Chelsea

We are seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in schools across Kensington and Chelsea

Key duties:
* Supporting students on a 1:1 and small-group basis
* Managing challenging behaviour positively
* Building strong relationships with pupils
* Supporting emotional regulation and engagement

Requirements:
* Experience working with children or young people
* Resilience and confidence
* Behaviour management skills
* Team player attitude

Pay: Excellent rates of pay available, with higher pay scales achievable through relevant qualifications, experience, and specialist SEN knowledge.

Immediate and September starts available.

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Key skills extracted

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Compétences indispensables
SEMH or SEN pupil supportBehaviour management1:1 and small-group support deliveryExperience working with children or young people
Atouts supplémentaires
Specialist SEN knowledgeNVQ or CACHE qualification in Supporting Teaching and LearningTeam Teach or equivalent behaviour training
Soft skills
ResilienceConfidenceRelationship-buildingTeam playerPatienceAdaptability
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⭐ Lead your CV personal statement with explicit SEMH experience, as the advert names Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs as the core focus of the role.

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📊 Quantify your impact: e.g. 'Supported 8 pupils with SEMH needs across 1:1 and small-group sessions, contributing to a 20% reduction in classroom incidents over one term'.

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🎯 Highlight any relevant SEN qualifications (e.g. NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning, CACHE Level 3) as the advert explicitly states higher pay for relevant qualifications.

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🤝 Include a dedicated 'Behaviour Management' section or bullet points detailing specific de-escalation techniques you have used, as this is listed as a key requirement.

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🌐 Mention any experience working in London schools or with Kensington and Chelsea borough, as the advert targets that specific local authority area.

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  • Delivered daily 1:1 SEMH support to 6 primary-age pupils, using Zones of Regulation techniques that contributed to a 30% reduction in recorded behavioural incidents over one academic term.
  • Facilitated small-group emotional regulation sessions for 4 KS2 pupils with SEMH needs, working alongside the SENCO to review and update individual support plans each half-term.
  • De-escalated over 15 challenging behaviour episodes per week using Team Teach-informed strategies, maintaining a safe learning environment and reducing pupil exclusion days by 2 across a single term.

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Tradewind Recruitment's SEMH Teaching Assistant roles in Kensington and Chelsea align directly with the work I find most rewarding. Having developed hands-on skills in behaviour management and emotional regulation support, I am confident I can provide the consistent, relationship-led assistance that pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs require to thrive in a school environment.

My background in working with children and young people includes delivering 1:1 and small-group support for pupils presenting with challenging behaviour, using de-escalation strategies to maintain a calm and productive learning environment. I have collaborated closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement targeted support plans, and I understand the importance of resilience and adaptability when working with this cohort day to day.

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Technical

  • What SEMH-specific strategies have you used to support emotional regulation in a classroom setting?
  • How do you adapt your 1:1 support approach for pupils with different SEMH presentations?
  • Which behaviour management frameworks or approaches are you familiar with (e.g. Team Teach, Zones of Regulation)?
  • How do you track and document pupil progress and incidents in a SEN support role?
  • What experience do you have working alongside SENCOs or external SEMH specialists to implement support plans?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you successfully de-escalated a pupil displaying challenging behaviour.
  • Describe a situation where you built a trusting relationship with a pupil who was initially resistant to support.
  • Give an example of when you had to adapt your approach mid-session because a pupil's emotional state changed unexpectedly.
  • Tell me about a time you worked as part of a wider school team to support a vulnerable young person.
  • Describe a moment when you found the role emotionally demanding and how you managed your own resilience.
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1Question

Tell me about a time you successfully de-escalated a pupil displaying challenging behaviour.

Situation: A Year 5 pupil with an SEMH profile became highly dysregulated during a literacy lesson after a disagreement with a peer, beginning to overturn resources and shout. Task: As the assigned 1:1 TA, I needed to de-escalate the situation quickly without disrupting the rest of the class. Action: I calmly guided the pupil to our agreed quiet space, used a breathing exercise from his Zones of Regulation plan, and gave him five minutes of non-pressured time before gently re-engaging him with a simplified version of the task. Result: The pupil returned to the classroom within 12 minutes, completed the activity, and the class teacher noted it was the fastest recovery from a full escalation we had recorded that term.
2Question

Describe a situation where you built a trusting relationship with a pupil who was initially resistant to support.

Situation: I was assigned to support a Year 3 pupil with significant SEMH needs who had rejected three previous TAs within six weeks and refused to engage with any adult-led activity. Task: My goal was to establish enough trust that she would accept guided support during core lessons. Action: For the first two weeks I focused entirely on low-pressure, pupil-led interactions — joining her chosen activities at break, commenting on her interests without directing, and never forcing proximity. I also liaised with the SENCO to review her support plan. Result: By week three she was initiating conversations with me, and by week six her engagement in 1:1 reading sessions had risen from zero minutes to an average of 18 minutes per session.

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