SEMH Teaching Assistant: Small Classes, Growth & Support

Caretech Group; Bryn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Wellbeing-focused workplace

Mentorship

Friendly, family-like atmosphere

Induction and paid DBS

Job summary

CareTech Community Services is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs at Chesham House School in Greater Manchester. You will assist teachers, supervise in classroom and community settings, and help learners access the national curriculum.

The role offers a full-time term-time contract with opportunities for training and development, and a friendly, supportive team. A DBS check and safeguarding checks will be carried out.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in both the classroom and off site in the community.
• Effectively assist the teacher to plan learning activities.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and young people.
• Encourage and motivate students to learn and develop.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills including the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly.
• Support students in small group and on a 1-2-1 basis.
• To enable students to participate in learning activities by providing support, as appropriate for their specific difficulties.
• Produce accurate and prompt written reports/records.
• To help students access the national curriculum including developing their literacy and numeracy skills.

Job description

CareTech Community Services is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs at Chesham House School in Greater Manchester. You will assist teachers, supervise in classroom and community settings, and help learners access the national curriculum.

The role offers a full-time term-time contract with opportunities for training and development, and a friendly, supportive team. A DBS check and safeguarding checks will be carried out.