SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Prospero Teaching; Poole; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are working with a specialist Independent SEN School based in Poole recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants (SEMH) to support pupils with SEN to include ASc & SEMH.

The role requires patience, empathy and strong communication to build trusting relationships with pupils. Previous experience with autistic pupils is advantageous and safeguarding training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is desirable.
• Experience with autistic children or social communication difficulties is advantageous.
• Be patient, caring and able to build trusting relationships.
• Willing to complete safeguarding online training and a face-to-face interview.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN including SEMH to enable participation.
• Maintain calm, positive learning environments and encourage engagement.
• Collaborate with classroom staff and therapists as needed.
• Promote safeguarding and consistent behaviour management.

Skills

Calming demeanor

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Prospero Teaching are working with an specialist Independent SEN School based in Poole recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants (SEMH) to support pupils with SEN to include ASc & SEMH.

The School are looking for individuals that are supportive, non-judgemental, patient, easy to talk to, positive and flexible. You must be able to speak to pupils in a manner which encourages and supports them, enabling you to build trusting relationships.

Previous experience of working with young people is desirable. Experience with autistic children and those with social communication difficulties would be an advantage. A team player with patience, understanding and a willingness to develop is needed.

Working hours are 08.30am - 15.30pm

Contract Details - SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

• Location - Poole, Dorset
• Position - SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
• Start date - Immediate Start
• Contract type - Long Term / Permanent
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
• Full time/part time - Full Time
• Minimum rate of pay - From 17500 per annum

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Calming mannerisms in challenging situations.
• Strong behaviour management skills while creating a fun learning environment.
• Driven to motivate the pupil and increase his participation.
• The ability to grow individual personal development.
• Be caring, patient and have good communication skills.
• Be self-reflective, have a willingness to learn and demonstrate initiative.
• Experience supporting an individual with Autism.
• Willing to complete Safeguarding online training.
• Complete a face-to-face over video call

To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

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