SEMH Teaching Assistant

1 day ago

Stockport, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Are you looking to develop your career within an SEMH focused environment? Are you wanting to support students and make a positive impact for the future?

If so, we are currently working with a specialist secondary school in the Tameside area to recruit an SEMH Teaching Assistant.

Permanent with an immediate start date. There is no option for part time roles.

This role focuses on supporting students with emotional and behavioural challenges aged 11-16.

The chosen candidate will understand the importance education plays in building those essential foundations needed for later in life.

This school focuses on a blended curriculum with the aim of developing essential skills including communication, team working, personal organisation and independent learning.

The ideal candidate MUST have:

Experience of working with SEMH, including supporting students with emotional and behavioural challenges
Availability to work 08:30-15:30, Monday-Friday
It would also be beneficial for applicants to have:

Confidence in supporting instances of challenging behaviour
Experience in supporting young people in a school or care environment within the UK
A positive, nurturing and proactive attitude
If you are looking to take that next step in your career, apply today with your updated CV and one of our team will be in touch

The role is subject to standard vetting checks including:

References for employment within the last two years
Safeguarding training
DBS on the Update Service
Due to the nature of placements, those not currently residing in the UK are unable to be put forward for this role.

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.

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