SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH TEACHING ASSISTANT

Are you looking for a Teaching Assistant role supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties?

Are you a good listener with an empathetic and understanding approach?

Do you have experience working with young people with Additional Needs?

The position: Secondary SEMH TA

Salary: Earn GBP60-65 per day

Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a respected secondary school in the Winterbourne area of Bristol who are looking to recruit a resilient candidate as a SEMH TA. This role is full-time and provides the opportunity to gain experience and training. The role will be supporting and monitoring students’ well-being, attendance, and behaviour.

The school:

• Growing and diverse academy organisation are looking for professional and ambitious new staff and are offering opportunities to advance your career
• The school aspires to creating an engaging learning community where staff and students are challenged and inspired
• Accessible transport links near M32/M4 and public transport from Bristol city centre

The ideal candidate:

Will –

• Be able to commit to a long-term role
• Be a good listener, with a patient and empathetic approach
• Be confident and authoritative managing challenging behaviour
• Remain patient and composed in stressful and heated situations
• Have a respectful and professional manner towards pupils and staff within the school
• Offer practical help and emotional support to children experiencing short or long-term challenges
• Be a strong communicator, liaising with parents, teachers and SENCO
• Have a passion for wanting to help young people and supporting their well-being

Must –

• Have experience of working within a similar environment or supporting individuals with similar needs and be confident working with young people
• The right to work within the UK
• The ability to provide two references from your most recent employers
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid child workforce Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

What Teaching Personnel can offer you:

• Specialist trained consultants – supporting you in finding your ideal role
• Full access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training
• If your friend or colleague works through us for at least five days, you will be entitled to a GBP50 bonus!
• Supporting your COVID-secure safe return to work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Rewarding Job Satisfaction and great work-life balance with school holidays

Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this role or have any questions, please email your CV to our recruiter Ewan: ewan.sinclair@teachingpersonnel.com or call the friendly Bristol office on 0117 239 1557

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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