Mental Health Classroom Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational support organization in South Shields is seeking a Mental Health/Behaviour Support Classroom Assistant to work with students aged 5-16 with SEMH needs. The role offers competitive pay, refer-a-friend bonuses, and potential for a permanent contract after a qualifying period. Strong interpersonal skills and experience with challenging behavior are essential.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Free CPD including Team Teach

Dedicated consultant support

Potential for a permanent contract

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with children exhibiting SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing the curriculum.
• Motivate and manage classroom activities.
• Promote the welfare of all children.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Communication skills

Compassionate personality

Adaptability

Job description

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 needsand behavioural problems. This school emphasises on 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 is a long-term position, given a successful trial.

The successful candidate will have:

• 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 great understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
• Adaptibility and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of students.

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, qualifications which are relevant to this role. Please email your CV or call us on (phone number removed).

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.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.