Teaching Personnel
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job Location
Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Advertisement: Experienced Teaching Assistant – SEMH School
Full-Time (Temp to Perm)
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a team in a Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) School on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. This role requires someone with strong behaviour management skills, empathy, and the ability to support students who face social and emotional challenges.
As an integral part of the school community, you will work closely with students who have struggled in mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviours. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with SEMH needs and be committed to providing consistent support in a nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students in both classroom and one-on-one settings, helping them stay focused and engaged with their learning.
Implement effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
Build strong relationships with students, offering empathy and understanding of their emotional and social challenges.
Assist teachers in delivering lessons, adapting activities to meet the needs of students with SEMH and behavioural difficulties.
Provide emotional and behavioural support to students, helping them manage their emotions and behaviours in a healthy and constructive way.
Collaborate with the wider school team to create and maintain a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment.
Monitor student progress, offering feedback to teachers and supporting staff to ensure students are receiving the right level of care and guidance.
What We're Looking For:
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role in a SEMH or special educational needs setting.
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.
A genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH needs, showing empathy and understanding of their individual circumstances.
Reliability and a commitment to providing consistent, high-quality support.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and are committed to helping them succeed, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
Location: Ellesmere Port, GB
Posted Date: 11/16/2024
Full-Time (Temp to Perm)
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a team in a Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) School on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. This role requires someone with strong behaviour management skills, empathy, and the ability to support students who face social and emotional challenges.
As an integral part of the school community, you will work closely with students who have struggled in mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviours. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with SEMH needs and be committed to providing consistent support in a nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students in both classroom and one-on-one settings, helping them stay focused and engaged with their learning.
Implement effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
Build strong relationships with students, offering empathy and understanding of their emotional and social challenges.
Assist teachers in delivering lessons, adapting activities to meet the needs of students with SEMH and behavioural difficulties.
Provide emotional and behavioural support to students, helping them manage their emotions and behaviours in a healthy and constructive way.
Collaborate with the wider school team to create and maintain a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment.
Monitor student progress, offering feedback to teachers and supporting staff to ensure students are receiving the right level of care and guidance.
What We're Looking For:
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role in a SEMH or special educational needs setting.
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.
A genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH needs, showing empathy and understanding of their individual circumstances.
Reliability and a commitment to providing consistent, high-quality support.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and are committed to helping them succeed, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
Location: Ellesmere Port, GB
Posted Date: 11/16/2024
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