semh teaching assistant

Prospero Teaching; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to start ASAP in Leeds. The role involves supporting SEMH pupils with personal care and managing challenging behaviour. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and relevant experience in educational settings. This full-time position offers a nurturing environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Professional development courses

Interview support

Lesson planning help

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Strong academic background (degree or similar).
• Previous experience working with pupils.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH pupils providing personal care.
• Manage challenging behaviour in a nurturing role.
• Work on a 1-2-1/group basis.

Skills

Support experience

Personal care

Managing challenging behaviour

Education

Degree or similar

Job description

The role is to start ASAP.

For this role, you must:

• Have a strong academic background (degree or similar)
• Have worked with pupils before in a support/on a 1-2-1/group basis

This role's purpose is to support SEMH pupils, providing personal care and managing challenging behaviour (Nurturing Role).

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school (Ideal)
• Previous Primary/SEN education experience (preferred)
• Previous SEMH experience (Ideal)
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable but not essential, as training is provided)
• School experience is NOT needed if you have a care background or similar

Contract/Position Details

• Location: Leeds
• Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Full-time/Part-time: Full Time
• Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

Eligibility through Prospero Teaching

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional related references

Other Information

If you wish to be considered, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Alternatively, contact Lucy at Prospero Teaching.

By registering, you gain access to professional development courses, interview support, lesson planning help, and a referral scheme.

Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business. The successful candidate will need to register with them. DBS on the update service is preferred but can be processed if needed.

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