SEMH Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in the Macclesfield area. This full-time role will involve supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing both group and individual assistance. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 childcare qualification and have experience in similar roles. This long-term position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment. If you're passionate about education and ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 childcare qualification is essential.
• Recent experience working in a school supporting pupils with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups and on a 1:1 basis with pupils who have SEMH needs.
• Support students displaying challenging behaviour with a calm approach.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm and resilient manner

Childcare qualification (Level 3)

Safeguarding training

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

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SEMH Teaching Assistant – September – Macclesfield

Prospero Teaching are looking for an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to start after the summer break in September for a secondary school in the North Derbyshire area.

You will be working with small groups as well as on a 1:1 basis at times with various pupils who have SEMH needs. Experience in similar roles would be advantageous. Some students can at times display challenging behaviour, so a calm and resilient manner is essential.

The role will start in September will be a full time, long term role continuing on a ongoing basis for the whole of the next academic year.

* Location near Macclesfield

* Position SEMH TA

* Likely Duration On going

* Contract type Temporary

* Full time

* Minimum rate of pay GBP100 per day

* Hours 8:20am-4pm (term time only)

TA Experience, Training and Qualifications

It is essential that you have at least a Level 3 childcare qualification and have recent experience working in a school or educational setting, supporting pupils with SEMH needs.

You will also be required to have up-to-date Safeguarding training (in the last 12 months) & prevent awareness training (in the last 3 years); you can undertake these courses free with Prospero Teaching.

To be eligible for any teaching job with Prospero Teaching, you must

* Hold the Right to Work in the UK.

* Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.

* Provide a minimum of two professional child related references.

If you are a Teaching Assistant with SEMH experience and would like to be considered for this job, please send your CV over today.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.