Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Willesden; In loco; GBP 13.000 - 18.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support young people with SEMH in a London Alternative Provision setting. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils engage with learning and assist teachers with differentiated lessons.

You will implement positive behaviour strategies, build trusting relationships and work with pastoral teams to support individual plans. This challenging yet rewarding role offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for

Competenze

• Experience as Teaching Assistant or similar roles supporting SEMH needs.
• Experience with challenging behaviour and safeguarding understanding.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience, patience and proactive approach in difficult environments.

Mansioni

• Support pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges and learning needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support and help pupils engage with learning.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Apply positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils with past educational difficulties.
• Promote emotional regulation, confidence and independent learning.
• Collaborate with staff to support individual plans and behaviours.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

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Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision (SEMH)

Location: London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary / Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have experience working with pupils who display challenging behaviour or require additional support to engage in education?

Are you a resilient, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in an Alternative Provision setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting for a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision academy in London, supporting young people who require additional behavioural, emotional and educational support.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment and is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges and additional learning needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils engage with their learning.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced difficulties in mainstream education.
• Promote emotional regulation, confidence, independence and positive social interactions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to support individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Mentor.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, ADHD, Autism or additional learning needs.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, flexible and resilient approach to supporting young people.
• Experience within an Alternative Provision, PRU or SEND setting would be highly desirable.
• Team Teach or other positive behaviour support training would be advantageous.

In Return for the Above, You Can Expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to a wide range of CPD courses and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist Alternative Provision setting.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's educational journeys.

If you are an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you!