Teaching Assistant SEMH

Axcis Education Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Liverpool to support students with SEMH and challenging behaviours. This full-time role involves providing tailored academic and emotional support, working collaboratively with educators. Requirements include relevant qualifications and strong interpersonal skills. A commitment to safeguarding and a Team Teach qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour preferred.
• Strong passion for working with children and willingness to learn essential.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support and implement tailored strategies for students.
• Assist in behaviour management plans and promote positive behaviour.
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or child development

Tools

Team Teach qualification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant (SEMH and Challenging Behaviour Support) Position: Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) Location: Knowsley Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Salary: £12- £15 As a Teaching Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting students with SEMH and challenging behaviour. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Providing Individual Support: Working closely with students to understand their unique needs and implementing tailored support strategies to help them succeed academically and socially. • Behaviour Management: Assisting in the development and implementation of behaviour management plans, promoting positive behaviour, and addressing behavioural issues in a constructive manner. • Collaborative Working: Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and other staff members to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. • Academic Assistance: Supporting students in their academic activities, helping with classwork, homework, and other learning activities to ensure they stay engaged and motivated. • Emotional Support: Providing a listening ear and emotional support to students, helping them develop coping strategies and resilience. • Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of students' progress and behaviour and providing feedback to teachers and parents as required. Requirements: • Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in education or child development are desirable, but a strong passion for working with children and a willingness to learn are essential. • Experience: Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour is highly preferred. • Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. • Personal Attributes: Empathy, resilience, and a positive attitude towards challenges. • Team Teach qualification

If you are interested, then please contact Shannon Crowther on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024 and click on the apply button.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.