Year 5 SEMH Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Walsall; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Walsall. The role involves providing one-on-one support for a Year 5 pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with children and a nurturing approach to help them achieve their potential. This part-time position offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably with SEMH needs.
• Relevant qualifications in Teaching Assistant or SEN training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to a Year 5 pupil with SEMH needs.
• Assist with academic and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Encourage social skills and positive behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Nurturing

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification in Childcare/TA

Job description

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Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Walsall, to provide one-on-one support for a Year 5 pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The ideal candidate will have a nurturing, caring nature, with a commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:
· Provide tailored support to a Year 5 pupil with SEMH needs.
· Assist with both academic and emotional support throughout the school day.
· Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement personalised learning strategies.
· Create a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment.
· Encourage social skills and positive behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.
· Support the pupil in developing self-regulation and confidence in their learning.

Ideal Candidate:
· Experience working with children, preferably those with SEMH or additional needs.
· A nurturing and patient approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
· A positive and proactive attitude toward supporting student development.
· Relevant qualifications (, Teaching Assistant qualification, SEN training) are desirable but not essential.
· A commitment to supporting the welfare and safeguarding of children.

SEN Teaching Assistant Contract/Position Details

Location -Birmingham
· Position – SEMH Teaching Assistant
· Type of work – 1:1 SEN Support – Year 5
· Start date – ASAP
· Likely Duration – Ongoing long-term
· Position end date – July 2024
· Contract type – Temporary
· Full-time/Part-time – Part-time
· Minimum rate of pay – GBP85
· Hours – 8:30 – 3:30(term time only)

Supply TA Experience, Training, and Qualifications
· It is essential that you have SEN Teaching assistant experience, along with a relevant qualification Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification in Childcare/TA
· Up-to-date Safeguarding training is imperative; you can undertake a free course with Prospero Teaching if you have not completed a Safeguarding course in the last 12 months.

To be eligible for any teaching job with Prospero Teaching, you must
· Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
· Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
· Provide two professional child-related references.

If you are a Teaching Assistant and would like to be considered for this TA job, please call us on 0121 227 2430.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.