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Cherry Tree Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an SEMH Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

The hours are 8:40am to 3:15pm (including a 30 minute break), Monday to Friday - One day per week to work an additional 30 minutes (this can be either before or after school). 31 hours per week, term time (plus 5 INSET days), 39 weeks per year.

Salary Scale 5, Point 9 (Range 9-12). Actual starting salary £20,099 per annum (including paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications Close: Midday on 15th October 2025. Interview Date: Monday 20th October 2025.

School

Cherry Tree Primary School is one of ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, empathetic and resilient SEMH Assistant who has experience of working with children with special education needs, in particular SEMH.

The successful candidate will have:

· experience in developing social skills in young children with a solid understanding of issues surrounding SEMH and ASD and the challenges this brings for children

· an understanding of or be trained in therapeutic approaches

· a positive, energetic and flexible approach to the role

· good behaviour management skills

· excellent communication and organisational skills

· a passion for working with children with additional needs and be a positive and enthusiastic team player

We can offer you:

· well-motivated children who are eager to learn
· a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development and networking across our trust
· access to our Employee Assistant Programme to all staff and their families

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office on admin@cherrytree-pri.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 523017.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Cherry Tree Primary School and Nursery is one of the ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.