Emotional Learning Support Assistant

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Emotional Support Teaching Assistant - School in Southampton

Are you passionate about supporting children and young adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have a nurturing, empathetic nature and a desire to help students engage emotionally and academically? If so, this rewarding role could be the perfect fit for you!

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Emotional Support Teaching Assistant at a vibrant and inclusive school in Southampton. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to provide emotional support and encouragement to students as they engage with their learning and develop key skills. Full training and support will be provided as you build your career in education.

We are open to receiving CVs from all applicants with transferable skills from roles such as care, social work, nursery practitioners, teaching assistants, or any other relevant positions. If you have a background in supporting others, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role: As an Emotional Support Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students across the school who have a range of SEN, offering tailored support to help them stay emotionally engaged in their learning. You will collaborate with the school’s Inclusion and Learning Support teams to provide 1:1 and small group interventions, helping students feel supported and confident in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students aged 11-16, particularly those who may need extra help with emotional engagement and learning.
• Provide 1:1 emotional support and small group interventions to build confidence and resilience in students.
• Help students stay emotionally engaged in lessons, offering support during challenging or distracting moments.
• Work closely with teachers to ensure students are able to participate fully in the classroom and progress in their learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, encouraging their emotional and academic development.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and support staff to ensure students’ individual needs are met.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance your skills in supporting students’ emotional and educational well-being.

The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who is compassionate, patient, and committed to helping students succeed emotionally and academically. While prior experience in a school setting is helpful, it is not required. Experience working in care, social work, as a nursery practitioner, teaching assistant, or in similar roles where you’ve supported individuals will be valuable. Most importantly, we want someone who is eager to make a positive impact on students' learning experiences.

You will need to be:

• Empathetic, with a genuine desire to support students in their emotional and educational journey.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to respond to changing needs and provide support when needed.
• Able to form strong, supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Calm and patient, with the ability to create a reassuring and engaging atmosphere for students.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive pay, in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay with permanent staff.
• Ongoing support and guidance from your dedicated Engage Education consultant.
• Access to a wide variety of free, in-house CPD training to help you develop in your role.
• A £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend to work with us.

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about supporting students’ emotional engagement and learning, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for more information. If you don't hear from us within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful for this role, but we encourage you to apply for other opportunities with us.

All candidates will need to undergo a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, with full assistance provided. By applying for this role, you consent to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in line with GDPR requirements.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person (Totton)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.02-£14.06 per hour