SEMH Teaching Assistant. Job in Oxford Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational staffing agency is seeking SEMH Teaching Assistants to provide essential support in Oxfordshire schools. This role involves working with students who require additional assistance, focusing on their personal and pastoral development. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEMH settings and a strong ability to manage behaviour. With competitive pay rates and the flexibility to choose working hours, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in students' lives. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes exceptional service and support for all staff.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible Working Hours

Support from SEND Consultant

Free CPD Advice and Support

PAYE Basis for Payments

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging students in an educational setting.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively and support personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils outside the classroom focusing on their development.
• Manage behaviour of pupils to allow TAs to focus on their tasks.
• Patrol the school to assist pupils not in class.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Experience with Teenagers

Team Player Attitude

Experience in SEMH Setting

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistants Needed

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to work on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis in SEMH/SEND schools based in Oxfordshire. We are seeking individuals with experience working with challenging students who are considering a slight career change to move into a school environment.

The school requires additional staff due to increased student referrals, necessitating support for 1:1 and general classroom assistance.

Responsibilities:

1. Support pupils outside the classroom, focusing on pastoral and personal development.
2. Manage behaviour of pupils sent out of class, allowing other TAs to focus on their tasks.
3. Patrol the school to work with pupils not in class for various reasons.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working with teenagers.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Team player attitude with a positive and flexible approach to work.
• Experience within an SEMH school or setting.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons.
• The flexibility to choose your working hours.
• Support from a dedicated SEND Consultant.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference.
• Free CPD advice and support.
• All supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance contributions without admin charges.

If you're interested in supply teaching, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Dan on (phone number removed).

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID verification, and the provision of professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and offer a wide range of opportunities in schools and educational institutions, with good rates of pay and flexible timings.

Our standards are consistently rated as exceptional, and we are committed to finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business providing temporary or contract staffing services.