SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Location – West London
• Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temp to Perm
• Full time/part time - Full time

Teaching Personnel are looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision based in Hillingdon.

This friendly alternative provision caters for secondary aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and ASD.

The school is renowned for the inclusive education it offers to all pupils, no matter their ability, expecting all students to make progress. It provides the support and structures in which pupils are able to do so, and as a SEN TA you will be assisting in this.

Ideal candidate:

• Must be a patient and reliable
• Be able to work well in a team.
• Be proactive in meeting student's needs.
• Have 1:1 experience with children with SEN.
• Have experience with SEN in a primary school setting.
• Should be able to empathise with their pupils and be able to set a good example.

The role:

• Supporting the teaching and learning of SEN pupils across the school, working with struggling pupils or those who have become stifled by the curriculum,
• Helping them meet their potential through smaller booster groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Working closely with the SENCO to monitor and advance developments in both academic and social areas.

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.
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