Details:
- Salary: £95 - 115 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: St Helens
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: St Helens
Start Date: January
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?
Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and using effective de-escalation strategies?
Are you resilient, patient and confident in building positive relationships with pupils who require additional support?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH and Alternative Provision (AP) setting based in St Helens, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant. The setting provides a supportive learning environment for pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties, with a focus on building positive relationships, encouraging engagement and supporting personal development.
The setting is looking to take on an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant from January on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate their emotions, access learning and develop confidence within the classroom.
The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, Level 2 or Level 3, is desirable
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
Experience using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils
Confidence managing challenging situations and promoting a positive learning environment
A resilient, patient and consistent approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people
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.
If you are interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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