SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant - Cheltenham in Cheltenham - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the experience, empathy, and resilience to support pupils in achieving their full potential?
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of SEND needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to implement individual education plans (IEPs).
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils in both classroom and one-to-one settings.
• Monitor progress and contribute to assessment and review processes.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience working with children with SEND in an educational setting.

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEND training).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer:What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity, working in some excellent schools. You'll receive:

• A day rate of up to £110 per day in addition to holiday pay
• Access to our free CPD library, with hundreds of school-relevant and education courses and webinars
• Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
• £250 vouchers for referring a friend who completes 20 days work via Hays
• Regular salary through our guarantee scheme
• Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
• Flexibility - we can offer temporary short term, long term or permanent work

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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