SEMH Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a rewarding role in Sheffield, focusing on students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a nurturing approach. You'll need at least 3 months in an SEMH or PRU setting and a genuine desire to support students. This position offers competitive daily rates, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Free courses such as Team Teach

Dedicated consultant support

Social networking events

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in SEMH or PRU setting required.
• Willingness to complete Team Teach training.
• Ability to work 1:1 with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.
• Work in small groups and one-on-one settings.
• Adapt to the needs of students in a classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Nurturing approach

Resilience

Passion for education

Education

Team Teach Level 2 training

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a minimum of 3 months relevant experience working with children, young people or adults.

Vision for Education are actively seeking to recruit for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant who has existing experience within an SEMH environment, to work in a fantastic school in the Sheffield (S2) area working with KS1 / KS2 students.

The role

This excellent opportunity would be ideal for someone who is seeking a teaching assistant role in that specialises in working with students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Due to needs of the students that attend this school, this role can be challenging but is also very rewarding. The ideal person would be someone who has a nurturing yet resilient approach within the classroom, it is essential that you have previous experience in this area.

Requirements

To be considered for the position of Teaching Assistant (SEMH), you will:

• At least 3 months experience in a SEMH or PRU setting

• Ideally have your team teach level 2 training or be willing to complete our course

• Hold an enhanced child and adult workforce DBS which is registered to the update service is highly beneficial – Vision can assist with obtaining this if required

• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of specialist teachers

• Have a passion for supporting students and teachers, with the ability to work in small groups and on a 121 basis

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Access to free courses such as Team Teach.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We 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.