SEMH Teaching Assistant - Specialist Education Setting
Location: LN6, Lincoln
Pay: -95110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Long-term temporary, with the possibility of becoming permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time Only
We are currently recruiting a caring, dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist education setting in the LN6 area of Lincoln.
The school supports young people with a range of complex needs, including severe and profound learning difficulties, autism and additional social, emotional and behavioural needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, helping them overcome challenges and develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
* SEMH or specialist education settings.
* Residential children''s homes or residential care settings.
* Young offender services or youth justice settings.
* Supporting young people with challenging behaviour and complex emotional needs.
* Working with vulnerable young people who may have experienced trauma or difficult life circumstances.
The Role
* Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
* Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
* Helping pupils regulate their emotions and develop positive behaviour strategies.
* Building positive and trusting relationships with young people.
* Supporting communication, interaction and social development.
* Encouraging independence and developing essential everyday life skills.
* Providing a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.
* Working closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual pupil needs.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational, residential care, youth justice or similar setting.
* A resilient, patient and compassionate approach.
* Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and emotionally demanding situations.
* The ability to remain calm, consistent and positive under pressure.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. The school is located in a rural area and is not accessible by public transport.
What We Offer
* Competitive daily pay of -95110.
* Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.
* Term-time-only working.
* Long-term opportunity with the possibility of becoming permanent.
* A supportive specialist educational environment.
* A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people''s lives.
IMMEDIATE START - ASAP!
If you have experience supporting vulnerable young people, particularly within residential care, young offender services or SEMH settings, and are looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today!


Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.