SEMH Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Support assistant required for Colne Primary school. Team Teach qualification would be desirable.

• Opportunity to support challenging young people who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion
• Opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people
• Opportunity to secure long-term / permanent work

Teaching Personnel have been approached by 2 using schools to source a strong Teaching Assistant with a Team Teach qualification to work with challenging KS2 class. The aim of Team Teach is to promote de-escalation strategies and to teach a range of positive handling strategies including guiding, escorting and restraint techniques appropriate for children and young people.

You will be required to work on a small group and 1:1 basis with pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties including this who will sometimes be challenging on a physical level.

Prior experience working in a PRU, secure unit, young offenders institute or challenging environment is essential!

The ideal candidate will be willing to work on a supply basis initially whilst we seek a longer term / permanent role for you.

Please send a copy of your CV to howard.taylor@teachingpersonnel.com if you wish to be considered for this role.

All candidates applying to posts through Teaching Personnel must undertake or have undertaken an Enhanced Disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau - Full assistance provided.