Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road, Huntingdon PE29 3BN

Closing date: Monday 14 October 2024, 9am
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Permanent - 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 training days)
Salary: Scale 4 (range 7-11), FTE (range £24,294-£25,979-£28,770), actual salary: (range £20,687-£22,122) 

You will be able to provide essential support to students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.  The successful candidate is likely to have experience in supporting secondary pupils facing SEMH challenges or experience in a similar setting.  A comprehensive understanding of various behaviours within SEMH settings is required, along with the confidence to effectively manage these situations.

Your responsibilities will include providing tailored support, including interventions, assisting teachers in the classroom, and ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment. A successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create a positive and supportive educational experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and social interactions among students.
• Facilitate emotional regulation strategies and interventions.
• Support students during transitions and unstructured times.
• Monitor and track student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support student development.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to ensuring positive outcomes for all pupils, delivering high-quality support tailored to their individual needs.

Staff benefits:

•  23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service

• O2 Staff discount 

•  Free use of Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes 

•  Free car parking 

•  Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS) 

•  CPD access and support 

•  Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family 

•  Automatic annual salary increments within pay grade (contracted support staff)  

To apply:

If you would like an informal conversation prior to submitting an application, please contact the school directly on 01480 375700 or contact Debbie Warner (Principal’s PA) on dwarner@hbk.acemat.uk. 
Completed application forms together with a covering letter should be sent to jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk.  CVs will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Monday 14^th October 9am

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.