Teaching Assistant with SEMH experience

TeacherActive Limited.; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay (£140-£160/day)

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The role focuses on supporting SEMH needs in classrooms, helping to engage students and assist teaching staff. ASAP start and a short-term basis are noted in the listing.

You will be working with secondary-aged students, using patient and resilient approaches to build positive relationships and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting secondary school students with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Patient and resilient approach in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support SEMH students in the classroom alongside teaching staff.
• Assist with classroom engagement and learning activities.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Student relationships

Patient & adaptable

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £140 - £160 per day

Do you have experience supporting secondary school students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs?

Are you confident supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour?

Are you a patient and adaptable Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with students?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school based in Berwick-upon-Tweed that is looking for a supportive and resilient Teaching Assistant. The school is looking for someone who can build positive relationships with students and contribute towards a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a short-term basis with an ASAP start. The successful Teaching Assistant will support secondary-aged students with SEMH needs in the classroom, working alongside teaching staff to encourage engagement, manage behaviour and provide additional support where required.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting
• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs
• Experience within a secondary school is desirable
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient and resilient approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with students

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.