Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with KS1 students to provide tailored one-on-one and group support, ensuring they feel understood and encouraged.
- Foster positive behaviour and emotional regulation by using evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement, particularly for children who may struggle with managing emotions and displaying challenging behaviour.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to identify and remove barriers to learning. Develop and implement creative strategies to maintain a nurturing and positive learning environment.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with KS1 students, boosting their self-confidence and motivation to learn. Engage with children on a personal level to help them overcome specific emotional or behavioural challenges.
- Stay calm and supportive in stressful situations, ensuring a safe and structured environment for all students. Implement crisis management and intervention strategies as required.
- Assist young learners in managing their emotions through evidence-based approaches, promoting a healthy and positive emotional development during these critical early years.
- Previous experience working with young children, ideally in a support, mentor, or teaching assistant role. Experience with SEMH needs is desirable but not essential.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect effectively with young children, parents, and staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to foster a positive and inclusive environment.
- Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory. A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn is essential.
- An enhanced DBS check and current safeguarding training are required to work with children.
At Supply Hive, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and young people. We conduct thorough safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE guidelines. If you are passionate about supporting children in their early years and want to help them build strong emotional and educational foundations, we’d love to hear from you!