Children's Mental Health Classroom Assistant

Leader Education; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Education is seeking a Children's Mental Health Classroom Assistant for a SEND and SEMH school. This long-term role involves supporting children from Key Stage 1 to 4, offering opportunities for professional development and training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

£100 bonus for referring friends or colleagues

Free mandatory training

Dedicated consultant for support

Potential for a permanent contract

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain enhanced DBS if not already on the update service.
• Ability to follow school policies and support lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 and in small groups with children.
• Supporting teachers with lesson planning and preparation.
• Communicating effectively with staff, parents, and carers.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Proactive personality

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Leader Education are recruiting for a Children's Mental Health Classroom Assistant, for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) school in North Tyneside and Northumberland. This position creates a great opportunity for classroom development and a great way to get further exposure and experience or transfer your skills from a relevant role.

Leader Education can offer free training and continued personal development courses to further enhance the successful candidate's skills and training. This role will include working with children from Key Stage 1 through to 4 and will involve working 1:1 and in small groups.

The normal working pattern is Monday-Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm and is a long-term position.

Leader Education Can Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)
• Free mandatory training
• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
• Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or the willingness to obtain one
• An ability to follow instructions, school's policies and procedures
• Be patient, considerate, and compassionate
• A genuine interest for the well-being of all children
• To ability to support the teacher with planning lessons and activities within the educational setting
• A proactive personality and can assist with the preparation of materials for lessons
• Skills such as providing good communication towards staff members, parents, and carers
• Support the students with their individual needs
  
  

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience, qualifications which are relevant to this role. Please apply with your CV or call us on 0191 300 4311.

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.