SEMH Teaching Assistant: Behaviour & Mental Health Support

Academics; Wirral; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are working with a range of supportive schools on the Wirral who are looking for experienced a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their teams. Whether you have classroom experience, or proven strong behaviour management skills, we would love to hear from you!

We are offering multiple positions in flexible working patterns to fit around your other commitments. There is day-to-day cover, short-term and long-term contracts available!

Qualifications

• Behaviour management experience is essential for this role.
• Prior experience as a teaching assistant or in a classroom setting is preferred.
• Understanding of children's mental health would be advantageous.
• Wirral-based candidates or those who can access Wirral easily are preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check is required or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Behaviour Management - Assisting the teacher in encouraging positive behaviour and attitudes to learning, and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• Classroom Support - Supporting staff in the classroom and helping students complete their work.
• Safeguarding - Ensuring students are safe at all times and reporting concerns to the safeguarding lead.
• Mental Health Support - Providing students support for mental wellbeing concerns.

Skills

Behaviour management

Mental health awareness

Classroom support

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Academics are working with a range of supportive schools on the Wirral who are looking for experienced a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their teams. Whether you have classroom experience, or proven strong behaviour management skills, we would love to hear from you!

We are offering multiple positions in flexible working patterns to fit around your other commitments. There is day-to-day cover, short-term and long-term contracts available!