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1:1 SEMH Teaching assistant

Full-time, Monday- Friday (8:45-15:30)

Starting Monday 3^rd June 2024

Lytham St Annes (FY8)

£12.90-£13.50 per hour

Teaching Personnel are looking for an experienced Teaching assistant to support a pupil in a ‘GOOD’ Primary School in the FY8 area. This new opportunity will be working closely with a child with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH). The successful Teaching Assistant will work 1:1 with a KS2 child with SEMH needs, providing tailored supportand promoting growth academically and personally. The child that needs support has difficulties managing their emotions and behaviour. Due to this, they often show inappropriate responses to situations and need direct support from a support assistant to help them regulate this.

The school aims to provide an exciting and challenging curriculum, in a bright, stimulating environment.  They recognise that change is a driving force in school improvement and are committed to being the best we can be. Therefore, they need an ideal candidate that is going to bring creative ideas and flexibility across the school.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support and manage SEMH needs effectively.
• Be able to build a rapport with the child and ensure they are nurtured to feel safe in the environment.
• Work alongside teachers and agencies with the development and implementation of EHCPs and provision maps.
• Implement behaviour management techniques when necessary.
• Undergo and utilise any specific training.
• Work 1:1 completing intervention work.

The minimum experience and qualifications required:

• Level 2 or higher qualification.
• Experience in a Primary setting.
• Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs is preferred.

To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and a dedicated consultant will be in touch if you are successful for the role.

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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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