Student Mentor - SEMH

Are you passionate about supporting young people dealing with social, emotional, and mental health challenges (SEMH)?

Are you seeking a rewarding career that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? We are currently hiring a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our partner secondary school in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

Key Details:

• SEMH Teaching Assistant, focused on providing support to students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Full-time position, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
• Temporary position initially, with potential for progression to a permanent contract.
• Earn hourly wages starting from £12.90 per hour with the convenience of weekly pay.
• Start date: Immediately or September 2024.

This role is well-suited for recent graduates or experienced teaching assistants who are passionate about working within mental health in an educational setting. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with selected students in the school who are facing mental health difficulties and low self-esteem. Your primary responsibility will be to support their learning and help them overcome barriers to education.

Daily duties may include:

• Providing one-to-one support to students aged 11-16.
• Managing challenging behaviour.
• Assisting students in improving their confidence and self-esteem.
• Ensuring regular school attendance.
• Prioritising safeguarding and student well-being.
• Collaborating with teachers to ensure completion of assigned work.

We are seeking graduates or individuals with specialised knowledge who are interested in working within a secondary school environment. If you are interested, please submit your most recent CV with your application.

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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