SEMH pathway Teaching Assistant 2 - Behaviour Support

You should have:

• An understanding of children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
• The ability to relate in a friendly way with a wide range of personalities
• The ability to use initiative
• Be willing to undertake direction and guidance
• Have a good understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
• Be able to work as part of a team

In particular, successful applicants should ideally have

• Experience of working with children in a school setting
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
  
• An understanding of positive behaviour strategies

We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme. We do not require formal qualifications; however applicants must have good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Please look at our website to the excellent facilities, resources and to see some of our activities - www.richmondhillschool.co.uk

Hours per week: 31.25, Term time only, Monday- Friday 8.45am - 3.30pm

Both permanent and casual positions are available.

Interviews: During November 2026

Job Start Date - January 2027

Please see attached the job description and person specification

Please note the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received.

‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Scheme.’

‘CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form.