Teaching Assistant - SEMH School
A specialized educational institution catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable students and have experience in supporting individuals with SEMH, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an inclusive and nurturing educational environment.
About the role- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
- Foster a safe and nurturing environment, promoting positive behavior and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with the teaching staff and therapists to develop and implement personalized learning plans for students, tailored to their specific needs.
- Support students in managing their emotions and developing appropriate coping strategies.
- Assist in the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons, utilizing a range of teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing regular feedback to the teaching staff and participating in progress reviews.
Requirements:
- Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role, specifically supporting individuals with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs is desired.
- A compassionate and empathetic nature, with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable students in their educational and emotional development.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Knowledge of SEMH strategies and interventions, and the ability to apply them effectively in a classroom setting is desire.
- Adaptability and resilience to work with students who may present challenging behavior.
- Basic understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures.
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and training in SEMH support strategies.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment with experienced professionals.
If you are interested in the above position please contact me via email at to arrange an immediate interview
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability.We accept applications from all sections of the community.'