TEACHING ASSISTANT - POST 16

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking 3 Teaching Assistants to support Post 16 SEMH learners in a long-term role starting September. You will work 1-2-1 with young adults facing barriers to learning, helping them engage with education and prepare for further study or work.

We’re looking for calm, patient, and empathetic individuals with SEMH experience, DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain), and a genuine commitment to safeguarding and making a difference in students’ outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Post 16 SEMH learners.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Experience working with students facing barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support Post 16 learners on a 1-2-1 basis to enable engagement in learning.
• Build trusting relationships with students who find it difficult to engage in education.
• Monitor, manage and support anxiety, finding ways to create emotional regulation.
• Encourage active communication and build confidence.
• Develop strategies to increase learning outcomes.
• Manage interventions and regulate behaviour through understanding and support.

Skills

SEMH experience

1-2-1 support

Engagement building

Anxiety support

Active communication

Education

Teaching/Learning Support background

Job description

Are you a Teaching Assistant who wants to have an impact on the outcomes for Post 16 SEMH students? If so, we need to talk.

This fantastic Post 16 education setting is looking for 3 Teaching Assistants to join their team in September on a long-term basis to support SEMH students. As a Teaching Assistant you will be working on a 1-2-1 basis with young adults with barriers to learning and social emotional challenges that need support.

You will be joining a fabulous team who are totally committed to preparing students through education for the world of work or further study.

Job role: -

• Supporting Post 16 learners on a 1-2-1 basis enabling engagement in learning.
• Building trusting relationships with students who find it difficult to engage in education.
• Monitor, manage and support anxiety, finding ways to create emotional regulation.
• Encourage active communication and build confidence.
• Develop strategies to increase learning outcomes.
• Manage interventions and regulate behaviour through understanding and support.

Requirements:

• An experienced Teaching or Learning Support Assistant with SEMH experience.
• Used to working with students with barriers to learning.
• A valid DBS or willingness to obtain for the role.
• Understanding of SEMH and SEND gained in a relevant setting.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic nature to support these students.

• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.