SEMH Teaching Assistant - EYFS & KS1

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a nurturing EYFS-KS1 SEMH Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in a reputable school. This full-time position offers a chance to create a positive learning environment, adapting support to individual pupil needs. Ideal candidates will possess excellent organizational and communication skills, with a focus on enhancing learning and social skills. The role presents opportunities for career progression within the school. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children while making a meaningful impact in their educational journey.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Enhanced DBS check assistance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to adapt support based on pupils' needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Assist with Learning and Social skills for pupils.

Skills

SEMH Support

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Phonics Support

Literacy Intervention

Numeracy Intervention

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Job description

EYFS-KS1 SEMH Teaching Assistant

Key Information:

• Full Time
• Hours: 8:30 – 15:00
• Weekly Pay
• Enhanced DBS
• Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour.
• Term time only

The role:

A reputable school in the Toxteth (L8) is looking for a nurturing and approachable individual with a strong SEMH background, with excellent organisational and communicational skills who will be able to support teachers both within and outside of the classroom. The ideal candidate will focus on maintaining a positive learning environment for pupils with additional SEMH needs across EYFS-KS1 classes. This role will lend itself well to an individual with previous experience working with children with SEMH, however this is not an essential requirement.

• Be able to adapt support depending on pupils needs.
• Must be willing to support pupils Learning and Social skills.
• Willing to intervene if a challenging situation arises.
• Support with Phonics, Literacy and Numeracy intervention.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity of career progression within the school.

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