SEN Mentor/Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Teaching Assistant (SEN) – Starting September 2024

Position: Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Location: Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens

Start Date: September 2024

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our team in September 2024. This is a full-time role focused on providing one-to-one support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), specifically those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized support to students with diverse and challenging SEMH needs.
• Assist in the implementation of personalized learning plans.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the classroom teacher in managing student behaviour and promoting engagement.
• Monitor and report on the progress of students.
• Collaborate with other staff members and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance skills and knowledge in SEN support.

Requirements:

• Experience: Previous experience working with SEN children in schools or other relevant settings.
• Educational Background: A background in Psychology with transferable skills relevant to the role.
• Skills:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable:
• Qualifications in SEN education or related fields.
• Training in behaviour management and SEMH strategies.

• Engage in meaningful work that promotes the academic and personal growth of students.
• Access to professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• A welcoming school community with a strong emphasis on collaboration and support.

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and have the required experience or educational background, we would love to hear from you.

Application Process:

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role or email to liverpool@teachingpersonnel.com. The application deadline is 28^th June 2024.

Join Teaching Personnel and make a difference in children’s lives!

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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