SEN Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in the Darlington area seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Pupil Referral Unit, focusing on SEMH needs and behaviours that challenge. The role is full-time, five days a week, and involves working closely with teaching staff to promote positive outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Requirements include previous experience with SEMH, ability to manage challenging behaviours, resilience, patience, and capacity to complete DBS checks promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours.
• Resilient, patient and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Confident, proactive and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday (5 days per week).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to purchase a new Enhanced DBS.
• Professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Available to complete the full registration process within 48 hours.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH in a PRU setting.
• Work full-time, 5 days per week.
• Assist with behaviour management and safeguarding.

Skills

SEMH needs

Challenging behaviours

Resilience

Relationship building

Full-time availability

Job description

WE ARE RECRUITING - TEACHING ASSISTANT

Darlington Area Full-Time 5 Days per Week

Empowering Learning is currently recruiting for a dedicated, resilient and experienced Teaching Assistant to work within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the Darlington area.

This is a rewarding but highly challenging role, supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behaviours that challenge.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, has a positive and adaptable approach, and is confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience managing and responding to challenging behaviours.
• Resilient, patient and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Confident, proactive and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Able to work full-time, Monday to Friday (5 days per week).
• Committed to supporting pupils who may have experienced barriers to education.

Essential Registration Requirements:

• Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service OR be willing to purchase a new Enhanced DBS.
• Must be able to provide professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Must be available to complete the full registration process within 48 hours.
• Must be available to work full-time, 5 days per week.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

This is a particularly challenging environment, and previous experience of SEMH and behaviours that challenge is essential.

Please only apply if you meet the requirements above and are genuinely able to complete registration within 48 hours.

If you are passionate about supporting young people, can demonstrate resilience and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!