Mental Health Classroom Assistant

Leader Recruitment Group; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in South Shields is seeking a Mental Health/Behaviour Support Classroom Assistant to help students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with challenging behaviors and be patient and compassionate. This long-term role requires excellent communication skills and offers competitive pay rates and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Bonus for referrals

Free CPD including Team Teach

Dedicated consultant support

Potential for a permanent contract

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Ability to support students in accessing the curriculum.
• Understanding of safeguarding children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students with challenging behavior.
• Provide an engaging curriculum.
• Motivate students for successful transitions.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient and compassionate personality

Adaptability

Education

Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain

Job description

Overview

Leader Education are recruiting a Mental Health/Behaviour Support Classroom Assistant to work at a school in South Shields specialising in supporting students aged 5-16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Students in this school may have been permanently excluded from their past school and may present some challenging behaviours, so the ideal candidate will have some experience working alongside children with SEMH needs and behavioural problems. This school emphasises motivating their students to ensure an engaging curriculum and a successful transition into the next stage of their lives.

The latest Ofsted report for this school was rated "Good" with them continuing to deliver an inspiring curriculum and school environment for students underlying needs.

The normal working pattern is Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30pm and this is a long-term position, subject to a successful trial.

Qualifications

• An enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one
• Some experience with children or young people that exhibit Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) or students that present challenging behaviour
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, compassionate personality and the ability to support the students in accessing the curriculum and classroom activities
• A good understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
• Adaptability and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of students

Benefits / What Leader Education can offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)
• Free CPD including Team Teach
• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
• Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience and qualifications relevant to this role. Please email your CV or call us on the number provided.

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.