Extra Classroom Support / Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking Extra Classroom Support Staff / Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply across SEN, SEMH and specialist provisions in both primary and secondary settings.

You will provide classroom support, help with learning engagement, and aid emotional regulation and behaviour management while collaborating with teachers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable groups.
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support to pupils with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Supporting learning and engagement throughout the school day.
• Assisting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model.
• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Job description

SEMH/SEN Schools | Day-to-Day Supply Work

£14.25 - £15.00 per hour

Start ASAP (subject to full vetting)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

We are currently recruiting Extra Classroom Support Staff / Teaching Assistants to work on a day-to-day supply basis across a range of SEN, SEMH and specialist provisions. Opportunities are available in both primary and secondary settings, supporting students with a variety of additional needs.

• Providing classroom support to pupils with SEN/SEMH needs
• Supporting learning and engagement throughout the school day
• Assisting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model
• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care, Youth Work, Coaching or similar experience
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

• Flexible day-to-day work to fit around your availability
• Competitive pay rates of £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
• Opportunities across a variety of SEN, SEMH and specialist settings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

Interested?

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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.