SEMH Teaching Assistant
Selly Oak
Immediate Start / September
£100 - £120 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 emotional support?
Can you provide consistent support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school in Selly Oak that provides a nurturing and supportive environment for primary and secondary aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and cognitive and emotional difficulties. The school is committed to delivering personalised support through a therapeutic approach, helping every pupil develop confidence, independence and achieve positive outcomes.
The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, with an immediate or September start available. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils across both primary and secondary age groups, working closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, manage behaviours positively and provide tailored support both inside and outside of the classroom.
The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs
• A passion for supporting pupils with cognitive, emotional and social development
• Strong behaviour management and relationship building skills
• The ability to remain calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, caring and positive approach to supporting learning
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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 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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