SEN Learning Support Assistant- Social and Emotional Mental Health

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their SEMH/SLD provision in Nuneaton. The role involves providing 1:1 support for pupils with challenging behaviours and implementing strategies to manage these behaviours. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings and a Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification.

Benefits

£100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviour in an educational support setting.
• Personal experience with mental health, SLD, PMLD, and Autism is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 behaviour support to pupils with SEN requirements.
• Implementing structures to manage challenging behaviour.
• Providing numeracy and literacy booster sessions.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 Qualification

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant- Social and Emotional Mental Health

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant- Social and Emotional Mental Health

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Job Title:Learning Support Assistant- Social and Emotional Mental Health / Behavioural needs
Location: Nuneaton
Salary Scale: £90 - 95 a day
Contracttype:Day to Day Cover, Short and Long Term

We are currently seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEMH/SLD provision inNuneaton. As a Teaching Assistant in our provision, you will have the opportunity to use restorative practices to support our students in their social and emotional development.

We believe that empathy is of the utmost importance in working with young people, and we encourage our staff to build strong relationships with our students from the very beginning. In your role as a Teaching Assistant, you will focus on building these relationships in the first weeks, while also displaying your academic potential and social maturity.

At our SEMH/SLD provision, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where our students can grow and thrive, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and passion for supporting young people.

About the role:

• Providing 1:1 behaviour support to pupils with challenging behaviour and SEN requirements including SLD and PMLD.
• Implementing appropriate structures to manage challenging behaviour, always being pro-active and engaging.
• Acting like a positive role model and providing nurture support
• Providing numeracy and literacy booster sessions out of the classroom
• De-escalating heightened and volatile situations.
• You will be supporting across Primary ages between 11 to 19 years old.
• Personal care is mandatory within this school.
• Resilience and adaptability to deal with a variety of emotional and behavioural challenges.

The ideal candidate should have experience working with challenging behaviour in an education or Support setting.

Candidates who have personal experience working with challenging behaviour, mental health, SLD, PMLD and Autism are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Child and Adult Check – Must be on the update service. (We can assist you with a DBS if you do not have one)
• 2x References are a must in order to clear your file with GSL.
• Teaching Assistant – Level 2 Qualification or similar.

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools.

This is a Temp role but will become permanent for the right candidate.

For further information on the role, please contact Sharan on 07950730581 or [e-mail]

**We offer a £100 referral bonus for every candidate referred to us. (Ts & Cs apply)**