Classroom Support Assistant - SEN/SEMH Schools

Teaching Personnel; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 1,107,000 - 1,845,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Skelmersdale is seeking Classroom Support Assistants to work on a day-to-day basis across SEN and SEMH schools. Roles require patience, resilience, and the ability to support pupils with additional needs in a supportive classroom setting.

Flexible day-to-day assignments, opportunities across various SEN/SEMH settings, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. Competitive daily rates offered for reliable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• A calm, patient, and resilient personality.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience within education, care, youth work, sports coaching, support work, or similar backgrounds would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs within the classroom.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage learning and development.
• Manage challenging behaviours using a calm and nurturing approach.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Strong communication

Experience with children/young people

Job description

Skelmersdale
October Start (Once Fully Vetted)
Flexible Day-to-Day Work
Competitive Daily Rates

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference in education?

We are currently recruiting Classroom Support Assistants to work on a day-to-day basis across a variety of SEN and SEMH schools in Skelmersdale. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are patient, resilient, and confident supporting pupils with additional needs and challenging behaviours.

• Supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs within the classroom.
• Assisting teachers with delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Building positive relationships with students to encourage learning and development.
• Managing challenging behaviours using a calm and nurturing approach.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Helping create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• A calm, patient, and resilient personality.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience within education, care, youth work, sports coaching, support work, or similar backgrounds would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.

• Flexible day-to-day assignments to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to gain experience in a range of SEN and SEMH settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can make a real impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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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.
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