Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour)

Milk Education; Morton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to work full-time with students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The position involves 1:1 support in an independent school, starting December or January. Ideal candidates will have resilience and relevant experience with SEND/SEMH children, along with a passion for education. Benefits include excellent pay rates and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Wellbeing support

Free Lesson Plans

24/7 access to personal consultant

Training support sessions

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children and young people with SEND/SEMH.
• A passion for education.
• Ability to work under the guidance of a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Support pupils consistently responding to their individual needs.
• Create a safe learning environment for pupils.
• De-escalate challenging behavior through forming trusting relationships.

Skills

Resilience

Energetic personality

Experience with SEMH needs

Ability to de-escalate behavior

Job description

Milk Education are recruiting for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with pupils with SEMH needs in an independent school located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. This role is to work full-time, on a temp to perm basis starting from December or January onwards! The working hours are 08:45 - 16:15 and you will predominately be working 1:1 with students who show disregulated behaviour. The school are recruiting a large number of new staff due to an expansion following successful OFSTED visits earlier this year. The role requires high level of resilience and we are ideally looking for people who are energetic and have experience of working with children with social emotional and mental health needs. We have referrals available for working with children aged 7 up to 16.

Could this be the role for you?

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students
• Support pupils consistently whilst responding to their individual needs
• Create a safe learning environment for pupils
• De‑escalate behaviour that challenges through the forming of trusting relationships

Non‑Negotiables

• Must have recent/relevant experience working with children and young people, specifically those with SEND/SEMH.
• Must have a passion for education.
• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of the teacher.

Why Choose Milk?

Milk Education are an eco‑friendly, purpose‑driven supply agency, driven to make a change. With a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to You

• Excellent rates of pay
• Wellbeing support
• Free Lesson Plans
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Training support sessions
• And so much more...

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