SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Sutton, Greater London and Surrounding Areas
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
As the UKs leading education agency, Teaching Personnel are committed to connecting experienced and talented professionals with rewarding opportunities within SEN Schools across London.
Our client schools in Sutton and surrounding areas, are seeking dedicated and passionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to join their teams in making a difference in the lives of learners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with the class teacher and other professionals to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with SEMH or SEN
- Relevant qualifications or certifications in Special Education or related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
- Ability to adapt to different learning environments and work collaboratively within a team.
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced child only DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with weekly pay through the agency.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to a variety of educational settings.
- Supportive and experienced agency team.
If you are a dedicated SEMH or SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in South London, we want to hear from you!
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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