SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD and training courses

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH needs across East Lancashire. You will work with students to engage in education, develop positive behaviours and reach their potential in a supportive environment.

We offer flexible contracts to fit around your lifestyle, competitive rates of pay, and access to free CPD and training courses, with a dedicated consultant for ongoing support across East Lancashire schools.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in classroom and alternative provision settings.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and independence.

Job description

East Lancashire | Flexible Working Opportunities Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across East Lancashire.

Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, short-term or long-term work, we offer flexible contracts to suit your availability while providing rewarding opportunities to make a lasting impact on young people's lives.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to help them engage in education, develop positive behaviours and achieve their potential.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs in both classroom and alternative provision settings
• Building positive and professional relationships with students
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence

We are interested in hearing from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs
• Are patient, resilient and adaptable
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people

Experience in education, youth work, residential care, coaching, mentoring or support work is highly desirable.

Teaching Personnel offers:

• Flexible contracts to fit around your lifestyle and commitments
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
• Access to free and discounted CPD and training courses
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support
• Opportunities for day-to-day, long-term and permanent positions
• Pension scheme
• A wide range of roles across East Lancashire schools and specialist provisions

Opportunities are available throughout East Lancashire, including:

• Burnley
• Blackburn
• Accrington
• Nelson
• Colne
• Clitheroe
• Rossendale

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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