Classroom Assistant - Emotional support

Axcis Education Recruitment; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1-1 support for a pupil with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a large Special Educational Needs school. This role requires strong communication skills, energy, and the ability to encourage positive behaviour. The job starts in September, offering a daily rate of £83 - £95.

Benefits

Access to therapy dogs

Forest school and therapist support

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with social, emotional, mental health needs.
• Ability to motivate and encourage sensible choices.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with the pupil.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support to a year 7 pupil with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Encourage the pupil to remain in class and engage in lessons.
• Build a trusting relationship to support the pupil’s development.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Calmness

Education

Relevant qualifications for Teaching Assistant role

Job description

Axcis Education are seeking an experienced 1-1 social and behavioural Teaching Assistant to work with a year 7 pupil with social, emotional, mental health needs and challenging behaviour. The role starts in September and will be working 1-1 support alongside the pupil to encourage them to remain in class and engage in lessons. The pupil has SEMH and is very energetic. They are a flight risk, so the ideal candidate for this role must be fit, energetic and able to encourage sensible choices. Being a strong communicator, negotiator and calm person are traits required for this role. The child has an (EHCP) education, care, plan and there will be a risk assessment put in place. The school is a large Special Educational Needs school in Dawlish with huge grounds, resources, and amazing staff, who are all keen to help you get settled in. The school provide forest school, speech and language therapists, therapy dogs and apprentice schemes. There is a car park on site or bus and train routes easy to get to. The student needs to build a relationship with you to support their development and confidence. Over time the goal is to minimize the amount of outdoor time the child needs and remaining in class with peers and teachers. This will be a long-term goal but if achievable this could be a long-term job role. The ideal candidate must be available Monday to Friday, 5 days a week commencing work at 8:45 to 3:45. You will be paid a daily rate of £83 - £95 a day. This role is to start in September. Apply now to secure this role before it goes.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Kirsty Chisholm

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6002