Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) Teaching Assistant
Do you have a passion for working with young people? Are you interested in working in an environment where you can enrich the lives of young people who are working through difficult times?
SEMH is usually the underlying cause of actions in children and young people. Children and young people who have SEMH difficulties may find themselves struggling academically, socially and emotionally.
Teaching Personnel are currently looking for resilient, adaptable, and confident individuals to work in local SEND schools to support pupils in the social and academic processes of the school and enable them to become independent learners. You would be working closely under the direction of the SENCO/ Inclusion Team to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils with SEMH.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who is considering a career in education, psychology, social work or mental health awareness.
It is essential that the applicant:
- Has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff, and parents/carers.
- Has a flexible and adaptable approach to both work and to the behaviours of students.
- Has a good understanding of the way children learn and previous knowledge of SEMH.
- Has good organisational skills and the ability to think-quickly
- Has a confident, positive, and resilient mindset
About the Job:
- Monday - Friday
- 8:30- 3:30
What we can offer:
- Child only DBS – We will help you to apply for this
- Free safeguarding training
- Competitive pay rates - £77 per day
- £50 bonus if you refer someone to Teaching Personnel
- Supportive, friendly consultants to support you.
If this is an opportunity that you'd be interested in, apply now!
If you interested in this role, please apply today.
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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