SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Bury
Start Date: Flexible Start
Salary: £92.63 - £130 per day (potential to go permanent for the right applicant)
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs?
Have you worked with individuals displaying challenging behaviour within a UK school setting?
Are you a resilient and patient SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term role?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive and inclusive school in Bury that is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. The school promotes a nurturing environment where positive relationships, consistency and emotional wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do.
The school is looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will work closely with pupils who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and challenging behaviour, providing tailored support to improve engagement, emotional regulation and educational outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.
The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
• Essential experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour within UK schools
• A good understanding of behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team
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 £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: 01618703623
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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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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