Learning Support Assistant

West Midlands/ temporary / £95 - 115 per day

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: Immediate or September Start
Salary: £95- £115 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Are you patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils who require additional support?

Do you have a passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established special school in Birmingham that has been rated 'Good' by OFSTED. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils with SEMH and cognitive needs, placing a strong emphasis on nurturing positive relationships, promoting independence and helping every student succeed.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate or September start. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils of both primary and secondary age, working closely with teaching staff to encourage engagement, manage behaviour positively and provide tailored support to meet individual learning and emotional needs.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, cognitive needs or additional learning needs

  • A passion for supporting pupils with additional needs to achieve their potential

  • Strong behaviour management and communication skills

  • The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and staff

  • A calm, patient and resilient approach

  • A proactive attitude with the willingness to get stuck in

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 position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0121 200 3224

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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