SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Are you looking for a Teaching Assistant role supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties?
• Do you want to work to support pupils ages between 11-16?
• Do you have experience working with young people with Additional Needs?

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work within an Alternative Provision, based in Colchester. We are looking for people that are flexible and can work on a day to day basis as well as people that would like long term work.

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Responsibilities

• To encourage pupils to join in with all activities and to take a full and active part in school life.
• To prepare, modify and adapt resources and learning materials for the pupil as agreed with the class teacher and other professionals.
• To encourage the pupil to develop a positive self image, and to develop confidence in their abilities and communication with others.
• To work on own initiative and manage situations with children with challenging behaviours including verbal and physical aggression

SEN Teaching Assistant – Requirements

You must have had solid experience working with children and/or young people with behavioural difficulties. It is preferred for this school for teaching assistant to be Team-Teach qualified or have similar Positive Behaviour Reinforcement training. This however is not essential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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.

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