SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant Position

Location: Lancing, West Sussex

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Contract Type: Full-Time

Start Date: 2^nd September 2024

About Us:

At Teaching Personnel we believe that every child has the potential to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face. We are working with an Alternative Provision School that are dedicated to providing a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment where students who may struggle in mainstream education can thrive. We offer tailored educational programs that meet the unique needs of each student, helping them to achieve their personal and academic goals.

The Role:

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our teachers and support staff to provide high-quality education and care to our students. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and is committed to helping them overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to the individual needs of students.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Support the emotional and social development of students, using positive behaviour management strategies to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Help with the preparation of classroom materials and resources.
• Supervise students during break times and other activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals to implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and other support strategies.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to student reports.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in an educational setting.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient nature, with a genuine passion for supporting students with diverse needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond to the changing needs of the school environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and meet the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today!

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Join us and help shape the future of our students. Together, we can make a difference.

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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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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