Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support young people with SEMH needs at a boys' Special School in Birmingham. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a specialist setting and a commitment to fostering positive relationships with students and staff.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

More CPD courses than competitors

Great referral scheme

Full interview preparation assistance

Help with lesson planning

Online portal for timesheets

Free social and networking events

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working with children with SEMH in a specialist setting.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support KS1, KS2, and KS3 pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Implement agreed strategies and procedures to manage behaviour.

Skills

Supporting challenging behaviour

Experience with SEMH

Child development understanding

Team player

Job description

We are recruiting!

Are you an experienced special needs teaching assistant seeking a new position? Tradewind Recruitment are working with a boys Special School situated in Birmingham, supporting KS1, KS2 and KS3 pupils. All pupils at this school have Special Educational Needs or an Education Health Care Plan.

We are looking for candidates who are experienced in supporting young people who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. Team Teach training is also desirable.

The right candidate will have:

• Experience of working with children with SEMH in a specialist setting - 6 months minimum
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour
• Some experience of supporting children in Literacy, Numeracy and working with SEND
• A good understanding of child development and learning processes
• The ability to be a great team player and be able to work independently and use initiative
• An open-minded and inquisitive approach to the job but the ability to work to agreed strategies and procedures
• The ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with children, fellow staff members and families

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Zeena on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
• We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to 100
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants