SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour?
Do you have experience working with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?
Are you resilient, patient and able to build positive relationships with boys who may have faced barriers to education?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist boys' school in the ST2 area of Stoke-on-Trent, supporting young people aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The school provides a structured and supportive environment where staff work closely with pupils to build confidence, develop positive relationships and help them re-engage with education.
The school is looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support pupils across the secondary age range, providing classroom and individual support, managing challenging behaviour positively and helping pupils access learning.
The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:
Experience working with children or young people with SEND
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
Experience managing challenging behaviour
Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A patient, resilient and consistent approach
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.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 01212003224
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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