Semh Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

SEND toolkit skills development

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Connex Education are working with a SEND School in Ellesmere Port to recruit a SEMH Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, supporting pupils aged 9-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is potential for a direct contract for the right candidate. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH, a trauma-informed approach to managing behaviour, and a commitment to building life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEMH.
• Using a trauma-informed approach when managing challenging behaviour.
• Promoting life skills and empowering pupils by building confidence.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH pupils in a SEND setting.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and behaviour management.
• Collaborate with families and the school to implement strategies.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Empathy and patience

Life skills development

Forest school & outdoor curriculum

Team collaboration with families

DBS check willingness

Job description

About the role:

Connex Education are working with a SEND School in Ellesmere Port who cater for pupils aged 9-16 years with social, emotional, mental health needs. They are looking for a TA to join their team on a full-time basis.

About the School:

The School offers an individualised curriculum through 3 clear pathways, regulating and supporting pupils in their learning. As a SEMH TA at this School, you will positively engage and adopt trauma informed practises to support SEMH learners.

This is a full-time role and will commence asap. This will consist of working Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. There is chance of a direct contract for the right candidate. This is ideal for a TA who has experience of supporting SEMH pupils and who want to make a difference in a positive learning environment.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEMH.
• Be understanding and empathetic with the ability to help pupils self -regulate.
• Using a trauma informed approach when managing challenging behaviour.
• Promoting life skills and empowering pupils by building confidence.
• Be willing to support forest school and outdoor pursuit curriculum.
• Be willing to work as a team and collaborate with families to implement behaviour management strategies.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

SEMH Teaching Assistant • Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England