Job Title: SEMH Teaching AssistantLocation: St HelensStart Date: JanuarySalary: £95 - £115 per day Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and using effective de-escalation strategies?Are you resilient, patient and confident in building positive relationships with pupils who require additional support? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH and Alternative Provision (AP) setting based in St Helens, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant. The setting provides a supportive learning environment for pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties, with a focus on building positive relationships, encouraging engagement and supporting personal development.The setting is looking to take on an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant from January on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate their emotions, access learning and develop confidence within the classroom.The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have: A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, Level 2 or Level 3, is desirable Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour ..... full job details .....