Teaching Assistant in an SEMH School

1 week ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant – SEMH School, Wirral

Position: Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Location: Multiple Sites Across the Wirral
School Type: Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
Key Stages: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

About Us:
We are a dynamic and supportive SEMH school located across multiple sites in the Wirral, dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Our students often come from traumatic backgrounds and display challenging behaviors, requiring a compassionate and consistent approach to help them overcome barriers and thrive.

The Role:
We are seeking empathetic and resilient Teaching Assistants to work with children and young people across Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, and Key Stage 4. This role involves providing individualized support in the classroom, assisting with academic and personal development, and creating an environment of trust and encouragement where students can flourish.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support teachers in delivering lessons tailored to the individual needs of students.
  • Work one-to-one or in small groups with students to provide targeted support.
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with students, helping them feel understood and supported.
  • Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors in a calm, consistent, and professional manner.
  • Assist in the implementation of personalized learning plans and behavior strategies.
  • Promote self-esteem, confidence, and resilience in students, encouraging them to engage with their education.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, parents, carers, and external agencies to provide holistic support.
  • Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment for all learners.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Sensitivity: A caring and empathetic approach to supporting students with complex needs.
  • Resilience: The ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
  • Understanding: Awareness of the impact of trauma and how it manifests in behavior.
  • Encouragement: A positive attitude that inspires students to persevere and succeed.
  • Relatability: The ability to build meaningful connections and rapport with young people.
  • Flexibility: Adaptable to the needs of students across different key stages and locations.
  • Experience: Previous experience working with SEMH or similar needs is desirable but not essential.
  • Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in education or child support are advantageous.

What We Offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive school community.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs.
  • Comprehensive training in behavior management and trauma-informed approaches.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

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.
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