SEMH support
Job description
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking for a new experience where every day is different and you can make a positive impact on young people’s lives? If so, this may be the career for you!
We are seeing qualified and eager Teaching Assistants to work in one of our SEMH secondary schools in the Salford area. You will play a vital role in supporting students with complex behavioural challenges and Social, Emotional and Mental health needs. This is a rewarding role where a passion for learning and rapport building is paramount.
What you will be doing
- Working with and supporting the class team to create a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Building rapport with students
- Providing 1:1 support to students to aid in their learning and emotional regulation
- Utilising behaviour management and de-escalation strategies using a calm and positive approach
- Upholding safeguarding practices to ensure that the welfare and wellbeing of young people is kept.
You’re a great fit if you have
- Prior experience working with young people with SEMH/SEN needs
- Fantastic communication skills
- Ability to support challenging behaviour with an empathetic and nurturing approach
- Great teamwork skills
- Ability to build strong rapports with students and staff
Why work with us?
- Make a true and positive impact in young people’s lives
- Work with a supportive team who are always ready to help
- A full time Schedule with great working hours
- Provide Training in preparation
Requirements
- Up-to-date DBS which is on the Update service
- UK right to work
- Past employment references (2 years)
- Safeguarding training ( Is provided by us)
Want to work with us? Apply with your CV today!
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.
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