SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support secondary students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs in Ashford. This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences. You'll provide tailored support, assist in lesson delivery, and promote an inclusive classroom atmosphere. With competitive pay and access to extensive professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and looking to grow in their careers. Join a supportive team committed to fostering positive learning environments!

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Access to CPD courses

Generous referral bonuses

Help with interview prep

Convenient online portal

Social networking events

Qualifications

• Experience supporting secondary students with SEMH needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to secondary students with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities.

Skills

Support for SEMH needs

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Engagement strategies

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Supporting Secondary Students with SEMH (Ashford)

Full-time - Monday to Friday - 88 - 90 per day

Are you an experienced and organised SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role? Tradewind Recruitment is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in Ashford.

This is a full-time role with an immediate start, beginning as a long-term temporary position with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

We collaborate with a variety of SEN schools across Ashford and surrounding areas, so if you're local, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing tailored support to secondary-aged students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including those with behavioural challenges
• Offering one-on-one and small group assistance
• Working alongside teachers to prepare and deliver engaging lessons and activities
• Promoting a positive, inclusive learning atmosphere, including support with classroom tasks and resources
• Supervising and supporting students on school trips and other outings
• Rephrasing instructions, repeating information, and guiding students to keep them engaged in their learning

Why Choose Tradewind?

• Competitive daily pay rates based on experience
• Access to extensive CPD through our exclusive partnership with the National College, offering over 2,000 certified courses at no cost once you start with us
• Generous referral bonuses-earn up to 100 by referring friends
• Help with interview prep and lesson planning
• Convenient online portal to manage your timesheets
• Social and networking events to help you connect with other education professionals and our team

Requirements:

• An Enhanced child-only DBS check, Overseas Police Clearances (if required), and professional references
• A complete 10-year work history on your CV, with any gaps explained
• Legal eligibility to work in the UK

Ready to Apply?

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this excellent SEN Teaching Assistant role in Ashford! For additional information, email us at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).