Specialist Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This full-time position involves classroom support, focusing on engaging children with the curriculum while managing behavioural challenges. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar settings and relevant qualifications, with the potential for contract extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a similar setting.
• Extensive experience with challenging behaviours.
• Mentoring background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs and behavioural challenges.
• Encourage engagement with the curriculum.
• Work in small groups or one-to-one.

Skills

Communication

Relating to children with barriers to learning

Calmness under pressure

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification 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 extensive experience working with pupils who can demonstrate challenging behaviours.

The position is open to all experienced candidates and those with a strong background in mentoring children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school may extend the contract or offer a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location – Northenden (M22)
• Position – Youth Worker/TA
• Type of work – Classroom support
• Start date – Jan 25
• Duration – Full academic year
• Contract type – Temporary to permanent
• Full-time
• Minimum rate of pay – GBP 97 per day
• Hours – Mon – Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH / PRU
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent and above is preferable
• GCSE Maths and English, 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 covering at least the last two years