KS3 SEMH Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated special needs school in Wolverhampton is looking for a passionate KS3 Teaching Assistant to help students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The ideal candidate will be nurturing, possess strong communication skills, and have relevant qualifications or experience supporting SEMH. This full-time position offers a supportive environment where you can make a significant difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in supporting students with SEMH.
• Nurturing and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the social, emotional, and mental health needs of KS3 students.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom displays.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students.

Skills

Compassion

Team Communication

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate

Job description

KS3 SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Wolverhampton

Duration: Full-time, Ongoing

Salary: £85 – £100 per day

About the Role: A dedicated special needs school in Wolverhampton is seeking a passionate KS3 Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role requires a compassionate individual who can contribute to a supportive learning environment, conducting assessments and providing tailored assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of KS3 students.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom displays.
• Providing one-on-one and small group support to students.
• Collaborating within the SEMH department.
• Demonstrating flexibility, proactivity, and patience.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience or strong interest in supporting students with SEMH.
• Nurturing and compassionate approach.
• Effective team communication skills.

Essential Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant SEN experience.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs.
• PECS and Makaton experience (desirable).
• Valid Enhanced DBS check (or subscription to the update service).
• Valid Photo ID (driving license or passport).
• Recent, verifiable school-based references.
• Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate.

Contact:

• Haleemah, Balfor: 0121 260 0000

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