SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

This friendly SEN school caters for secondary aged with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) between the ages of 11-16.

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.

THE IDEAL SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT:

• Must be a patient and reliable
• Be able to work well in a team
• Be proactive in meeting student's needs
• Have experience with children or adults with SEN, mental health difficulties or additional needs
• Should be able to empathise with their pupils and be able to set a good example
• With have a full and clean UK driving licence with access to a vehicle 

THE SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT 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
• Could involve working off the school site with students

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Group and One to One (1:1) sessions
• Contract type - Temporary/flexible 
• Full time and part time will be considered
• GBP10 per hour!
• Hours - 8:30 – 15:30

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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