SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a Multi Academy Trust in West Cornwall, who have positions available for the new academic year. We have several full-time roles available for the right individuals, beginning in September. Applicants should ensure they are available Monday - Friday, when applying. These roles will begin temporary, but have the potential to become permanent. 

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and have an excellent attitude towards the education sector. Knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 National Curriculum is advantageous, but not essential. We are looking for people who have classroom experience, as well as people with transferrable skills, who are looking for a new challenge. Individuals with background in Support Work, Care Work or Education are encouraged to apply.

Roles and responsibilities will include, working with students in both small groups, and on a one-to-one basis, as well as supporting the teacher in the classroom. Teaching Assistants will be required to provide support and encouragement to students.

Individuals will need to have a Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service prior to being placed in a school, however, assistance can be provided with this during the registration process. Knowledge of policies including Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Equal Opportunities, and Teaching and Learning is crucial to the role, therefore, candidates will be offered a two-week fully paid induction, where all training for the role will be provided. 

Teaching Personnel offer the following benefits to employees:

• Competitive, weekly pay
• Free safeguarding and prevent training
• Discounted CPD courses
• An online diary to manage

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.
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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