SEN Teaching Assistant - Team Teach qualified

Vision for Education - Leeds / Bradford; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Leeds is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support KS2 students with emotional and mental health challenges. This full-time role offers a nurturing and rewarding environment where the ideal candidate will implement de-escalation techniques and work closely with students. Applicants must hold an in-date Team Teach qualification and an enhanced DBS. Excellent pay and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to dedicated consultant

Free courses such as Team Teach

Qualifications

• Hold an enhanced child and adult workforce DBS registered to the update service.
• Must have an in date Team Teach qualification.
• Confident when working 1-2-1 with children with SEMH needs.
• Experienced in implementing de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work with KS2 students with challenging behaviours.
• Support students in a nurturing environment.
• Implement effective de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

De-escalation techniques

Nurturing and resilient approach

1-2-1 confidence

Education

In date Team Teach qualification

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

This excellent opportunity would be ideal for someone who is seeking a teaching assistant role in that specialises in working with students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

About the role

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Leeds (LS11)

£450 - £500 per week

Start date : Immediate

Vision for Education are actively seeking to recruit for a whole class Teaching Assistant who has existing experience within an SEMH environment, to work in a school in the Leeds (LS11) area working with KS2 student with challenging behaviours. This is a full time role working 08:15 - 15:30.

The role

Due to needs of the students that attend this school, this role can be challenging but is also very rewarding. The ideal person would be someone who has a nurturing yet resilient approach within the classroom, it is essential that you have previous experience in this area as well as an in date Team Teach qualification.

Requirements

To be considered for the position of Teaching Assistant (SEMH), you will :

• Hold an enhanced child and adult workforce DBS which is registered to the update service is highly beneficial – Vision can assist with obtaining this if required
• Have a in date Team Teach qualification
• Be confident when working 1-2-1 with children with SEMH needs
• Be confident and experienced in implementing de-escalation techniques

What we offer

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Access to free courses such as Team Teach.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Phil Symons on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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