SEMH Learning Support Specialist. Job in Walsall Education & Training Jobs

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a Learning Support Specialist to support students with special educational needs. The role involves working closely with teachers to foster a positive learning environment in a bespoke alternative provision. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH needs and a teaching qualification. Opportunities may lead to permanent placements.

Benefits

Referral scheme of up to £250

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to adapt to various educational environments.
• Positive and proactive approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in a school setting.
• Work with teachers and assistants to enhance student learning.
• Contribute to a varied curriculum and vocational subjects.

Skills

Supporting children with SEMH needs

Nurturing and flexible attitude

Team player

Education

Teaching and learning qualification

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Specialist - Special Educational Needs, complex needs and social, emotional mental health - to start September!

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the class teacher and other Teaching Assistants supporting students with everyday school life.
• Support students with SEMH needs and associated behaviours that challenge within an bespoke alternative provision setting.
• Contribute to delivering a varied and engaging curriculum, including additional vocational subjects.
• Be a positive, proactive team player who is nurturing, resilient and flexible to adapt to different environments.

About the role and setting

The role is with a bespoke alternative provision school in central Birmingham, catering for students in KS3 and KS4. The school provides tailored provision to meet each child’s needs. Opportunities may be temporary to permanent for the right candidates.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and associated behaviours that challenge.
• A teaching and learning qualification would be ideal.
• Appropriate candidates will be considered on an individual basis.

Company and safeguarding

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

How to apply

If you feel that this is you, please get in touch ASAP by clicking apply on this or contacting Sarah at (phone number removed) or email. To learn more about Aspire People, please visit our website (url removed).

Referral

We also offer a referral scheme of up to 250 for any recommendations of candidates suitable for the role.