SEMH Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching Manchester; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil with SEMH in Yardley, Birmingham. This is a 1:1 SEN support role, working closely with the class teacher and the SENCo to implement personalised learning strategies.

You should have experience with SEMH or additional needs, a nurturing and patient approach, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a Level 2/3 TA qualification (desirable).

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH or additional needs.
• Level 2/3 TA qualification in Childcare is desirable but not essential.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil with SEMH.
• Assist with academic and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCo to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Create a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Encourage social skills and positive behaviour inside and outside the classroom.
• Support the pupil in developing self-regulation and confidence in learning.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Rapport building

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare/TA

Job description

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Yardley, to provide one-on-one support for a KS1 pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to a Year 5 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Assist with both academic and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Create a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment.
• Encourage social skills and positive behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.
• Support the pupil in developing self-regulation and confidence in their learning.

Candidate

• Experience working with children, preferably those with SEMH or additional needs.
• A nurturing and patient approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive and proactive attitude toward supporting student development.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Teaching Assistant qualification, SEN training) are desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to supporting the welfare and safeguarding of children.

Teaching Assistant Contract/Position Details

• Location -Yardley, Birmingham
• Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - 1:1 SEN Support
• Start date - ASAP
• Likely Duration - Ongoing long-term
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/Part-time

Supply TA Experience, Training, and Qualifications

It is essential that you have SEN Teaching assistant experience, along with a relevant qualification Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification in Childcare/TA

Up-to-date Safeguarding training is imperative; you can undertake a free course with Prospero Teaching if you have not completed a Safeguarding course in the last 12 months.

Eligibility

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 two professional child-related references.

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