SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students facing emotional and behavioral challenges. This role involves providing individualized support, fostering positive relationships, and promoting well-being within the classroom. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, empathy, and a calm demeanor. Join a forward-thinking academy that values innovation and motivation, aiming to inspire every student to reach their full potential. If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate paid weekly

Free access to SEND toolkit skills development

Support from dedicated consultant

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to students with SEMH needs.
• Foster positive relationships and promote well-being.
• Create a calm and engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Understanding of SEMH Issues

Patience

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

£425-£500 per week depending on experience

Connex Education are seeking a SEMHTeaching Assistant to work in a Secondary Academy school located in BoltonBL6 Area, Greater Manchester.

About the School:

Rated Good by Ofsted.

This SEMH Academy aims to provide an outstanding educational provision to pupils aged 11-16. Pupils attending have needs identified within an Education Health & Care Plan relating to Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues.The school offers a varied curriculum of academic, vocational and personal one to one education to ensure that the students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

All staff have a clear understanding of pupils needs, they communicate well with parents and carers, going the extra mile for all pupils. They create a calm and engaging environment where pupils progress. The Academy aim is to inspire every young person to fulfil their true potential. They create learning environments that are innovative, motivational and impactful on pupils lives.

Assignment details:

Looking for on going cover from week commencing 2 June 2025.

The hours are 8.45am-3.45pm Monday-Friday.

This role inproviding individualized support to students with SEMH needs, fostering positive relationships, and promoting well-being within the classroom.

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting children and young people struggle to manage their emotions, behaviour, and relationships, which can impact their learning and overall well-being. Be able to get to know pupils and get a good understanding of needs.
• Excellent communication skills, empathetic and patient , being self-regulated and calm. With a positive supportive attitude.
• Knowledge of SEMHUnderstanding of SEMH issues, strategies, and interventions.
• Be able to interact well with pupils and staff and able to work well as a team.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

If you are interested in applying for this SEND Teaching Assistant role then please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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