SEN Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Tees Valley; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Empowering Learning Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the Darlington area. The role involves supporting pupils with SEMH needs and behaviours that challenge, with a focus on building resilience and positive relationships.

The ideal candidate will be patient, calm under pressure, confident and proactive, and able to work full-time, five days per week to support pupils facing barriers to education.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with SEMH needs within a PRU setting.
• Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation when required.
• Build positive relationships and provide consistent support to learners.

Conocimientos

SEMH experience

Challenging behaviours

Resilient

Patient

Calm under pressure

Confident

Proactive

Full-time

Barriers to education

Descripción del empleo

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.