Specialist Support Worker

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant in Manchester to support students in a specialist unit for social, emotional, and mental health needs. Experience with challenging behaviors and a strong background in mentoring are essential. This role involves engaging children with learning barriers to ensure their progress and well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a SEMH/ PRU setting.
• GCSE Maths and English required.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Encourage engagement with the curriculum.
• Deal with behavioral challenges in a calm manner.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

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Social, Emotional and Mental Health Unit

Manchester

Wythenshawe M22

Prospero are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist unit supporting students with additional learning needs and social, emotional and mental health issues.

You need to hold experience of working with young people this post will focus on encouraging children to engage with the basics of the curriculum, and dealing with behavioural challenges.

You will be able to demonstrate skills in relating to children who have barriers to learning, including additional learning needs.

You will be able to communicate and deal with pupils in a calm but firm manner in small groups or on a one to one basis, both in school, ensuring that every student is making progress in line with their ability.

You will ideally have a wealth of experience of working with pupils who can demonstrate challenging behaviours.

The position is open to all experienced and those who have a strong background in mentoring children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location – Northenden (M22)
Position – Youth Worker/ TA
Type of work – Classroom support
Contract or position start date – ASAP

Duration / Likely Duration – Full academic Year
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary – Permanent
Full time/part time – Full time
Minimum rate of pay – GBP 108 per day
Hours – Mon – Fri (term time only)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH/ PRU
LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable
GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
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 that cover at least the last two years
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