SEMH Teaching Assistant

Visionedu; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education seeks a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant for an immediate, full-time position in Preston. The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs in a small classroom environment, fostering engagement and growth. Applicants should have strong behaviour management skills and a commitment to helping students overcome educational barriers.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing challenging behaviour.
• Confident in mentoring students and delivering educational packages.
• Empathetic and resilient approach towards teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in small class settings.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to assist learning.
• Engage students through fun educational activities tailored to their needs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Resilience

Empathy

Patience

Education

Experience working with SEMH children

Job description

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Preston

£400 - £450 per week (subject to qualifications and experience)

Flexible/Immediate

Vision for Education are recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist setting in

Preston

Pay: £400 - £450 per week (subject to qualifications and experience)

Start Date: Flexible/Immediate

Vision for Education are recruiting for an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist setting in Preston and the surrounding areas. The role is due to start ASAP on a full-time basis.

About The Role

Do you have a talent for building relationships and breaking down barriers to learning? Are you looking for a new opportunity?

We have full-time vacancies in an alternative provider in Preston, supporting children to manage their behaviour both in and out of the classroom.

We are looking for an individual who has a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support students with SEMH learning needs who exhibit challenging behaviours related to their learning needs.

You will be required to support in small classes from Year 7 – Year 11, using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.

Pupils are all aged 11-16 with EHCPs for Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH) as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD.

About The School

The school is based within Preston and offers broad curriculums based on children’s needs and interests including vocational learning.

Lessons take place in small groups of no more than 8 pupils.

The school focuses on areas where progress can be made whether that's emotionally, socially, behaviourally or academically.

There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant you will:

• Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
• To mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
• You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.
• Experience working in schools with SEMH children is desirable.
  
  

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision For Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

£400 to £450 per week (subject to qualifications and experience)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
  
  

What Vision For Education Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
  
  

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How To Apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Dave Travis on or email

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