SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a passionate SEMH / PRU Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs in Trafford. The role involves creating an inclusive environment, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with teachers and support staff to enhance student development.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience with children with SEMH needs in PRU or similar.
• Strong understanding of SEMH issues and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment for emotional well-being.
• Monitor and assess student progress with feedback.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Classroom Management

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Education

Additional qualifications in SEMH

Training in special education

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated SEMH / PRU Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in Trafford and make a real difference to children with Special Educational Needs.

Job Description:

As an SEMH / PRU Teaching Assistant, you will:

1. Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters emotional well-being and academic growth.
2. Monitor and assess student progress, providing regular feedback and reports to students, parents, and colleagues.
3. Work closely with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
4. Foster strong relationships with students, encouraging resilience, self-esteem, and positive behaviour.

Requirements:

1. Experience working with children and young people with SEMH needs, ideally within a PRU or similar setting.
2. Strong understanding of SEMH issues and strategies to support students with these needs.
3. Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging behaviours.
4. Compassionate, patient, and resilient, with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable students.
5. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.

Desirable:

1. Additional qualifications or training in SEMH, special education, or related areas.
2. Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in SEN education.

If this applies to you, please apply with your CV or email us at [email address].

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanency in the future.

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’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence.

We offer free child protection and prevent duty training to all our registered candidates. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.

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