Teaching Assistant

Academics; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a committed SEMH Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Runcorn. You will support students, help deliver engaging lessons, and work to overcome emotional and behavioural barriers to learning.

The role requires patience, resilience, and excellent communication, with DBS checks and school policy adherence. Salary will reflect qualifications and experience as per the client's pay policy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in organizing and delivering engaging lessons.
• Support students and their needs
• Manage complex and challenging behaviour
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a committed and passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive team at a SEMH school in Runcorn. If you are dedicated to improving confidence and securing positive long-term outcomes for young people, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant would have previous experience working with children in secondary schools, as well as having managed emotional and behavioral barriers to learning. Knowledge of mental health is also desirable.

Job Role

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Assist the teacher in organizing and delivering engaging lessons.
• Support students and their needs
• Manage complex and challenging behaviour
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people

Person Specification

• Experience with working with children or young people in education
• Patience and resilience when managing challenging behaviour
• A commitment to supporting young people with additional needs
• Excellent communication skills

This role requires an enhanced DBS check. Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience, and will be based on the client's current pay policy.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.