SEMH Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to work closely with a pupil diagnosed with autism. The role requires experience with SEN children and a proactive approach to support their learning and development. You will be part of a nurturing environment, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with staff. Comprehensive training opportunities are available, and there is potential for a permanent position based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive pay based upon experience

Potential to go permanent

Comprehensive training opportunities

Regular check-ups on your progress

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children on a 1:1 basis.
• Knowledge of various SEN needs.
• Trained in safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a pupil diagnosed with autism.
• Support children with special educational needs.
• Communicate effectively with staff members.

Skills

Effective communicator

Time management

Patience

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning

NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

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. Are you driven by the determination and passion to positively impact the lives of children with special educational needs?
. Are you a nurturing and dedicated SEN learning support assistant with experience?
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As an SEN learning support assistant, you will be working 1:1 with a pupil diagnosed with autism and challenging behaviour in and out of the classroom.

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant.

The ideal SEN Learning Support Assistant should:

Required:
. Have experience working with SEN children on a 1:1 basis or in classes.
. Have knowledge and understanding of various SEN needs
. Be flexible, patient and proactive.
. Be able to communicate with staff members effectively and efficiently.
. Be trained in safeguarding or have relevant experience.
. Be able to commute to work long term on time and accordingly.

Desirable:
. Team Teach Trained
. NVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent.
. Understanding of the UK SEN Code of Practice.

Skills:
. Effective communicator
. Time management
. Patience and resilience in challenging environments
. Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Benefits:
. Competitive pay based upon experience.
. Potential to go permanent.
. Comprehensive training opportunities through Prospero courses
. Regular check-ups on your progress.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· 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 child related references that cover the last two years.