Learning Support Assistant - SEMH. Job in Nuneaton Education & Training Jobs

GSL Education - Leicester; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialty education provider in Nuneaton is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for students with behavioral and emotional challenges. The ideal candidate will have experience with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and Special Educational Needs including SLD and PMLD. Responsibilities include fostering relationships, providing academic support, and assisting with personal care. This is a temp role that may lead to a permanent position for the right applicant.

Benefits

£100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Familiarity with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including SLD and PMLD.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavior support to pupils with challenging behavior.
• Implement structures to manage challenging behavior proactively.
• Act as a positive role model and offer nurture support.
• Conduct numeracy and literacy booster sessions.
• De-escalate heightened situations effectively.
• Support students aged 11 to 19 across Primary years.
• Provide mandatory personal care.

Skills

Experience with challenging behavior

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant - Social and Emotional Mental Health / Behavioural needs
Location: Nuneaton
Salary Scale: £90 - 95 a day
Contract type: Day to Day Cover, Short and Long Term - starting ASAP

We are currently seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEMH/SLD provision in Nuneaton. As a Teaching Assistant in our provision, you will have the opportunity to use restorative practices to support our students in their social and emotional development.

We believe that empathy is of the utmost importance in working with young people, and we encourage our staff to build strong relationships with our students from the very beginning. In your role as a Teaching Assistant, you will focus on building these relationships in the first weeks, while also displaying your academic potential and social maturity.

At our SEMH/SLD provision, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where our students can grow and thrive, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and passion for supporting young people.

About the role:

• Providing 1:1 behaviour support to pupils with challenging behaviour and SEN requirements including SLD and PMLD.
• Implementing appropriate structures to manage challenging behaviour, always being pro‑active and engaging.
• Acting like a positive role model and providing nurture support.
• Providing numeracy and literacy booster sessions out of the classroom.
• De‑escalating heightened and volatile situations.
• Supporting across Primary ages between 11 to 19 years old.
• Personal care is mandatory within this school.
• Resilience and adaptability to deal with a variety of emotional and behavioural challenges.

The ideal candidate should have experience working with challenging behaviour in an education or Support setting. Candidates who have personal experience working with challenging behaviour, mental health, SLD, PMLD and Autism are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Child and Adult Check – Must be on the update service. (We can assist you with a DBS if you do not have one)
• 2x References are a must in order to clear your file with GSL.
• Teaching Assistant Level 2 Qualification or similar.

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools.

This is a Temp role but will become permanent for the right candidate.

For further information on the role, please contact Sharan on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

We offer a £100 referral bonus for every candidate referred to us. (Ts & Cs apply)