SEMH Teaching Assistant
REF: SENPLOY/135144
Education ⫽ SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs
Manchester
£1.4k - 1.7k per month
Temporary, Full time
Job description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? Teaching Personnel have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team of educators in the Greater Manchester area as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in a mainstream school located in Gorton.
Location: Gorton, Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: Competitive, up to £1,700 per month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, assisting them in overcoming barriers to learning.
- Implement tailored strategies and interventions to support the social and emotional development of pupils.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to create personalised learning plans for students.
- Foster positive relationships with pupils, promoting their self-esteem, confidence, and resilience.
- Support the management of challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assist in the creation and delivery of engaging and inclusive learning activities that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is essential.
- A genuine passion for supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of vulnerable pupils.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with both students and colleagues.
- Resilience, patience, and a calm demeanour when faced with challenging situations.
- Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or related fields is desirable.
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative and inclusive working environment within a supportive school community.
If you are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to embark on a rewarding journey supporting children with SEMH needs, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please submit the most recent version of your CV and if you are a suitable candidate, you will be contacted by someone at Teaching Personnel to discuss your application in more detail.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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