Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs support)

Ages - Primary (Year 1 - 6) 

The School 

An Alternative Provision school based in Bournemouth are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant o start as soon as possible. The school caters for primary age pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as challenging behaviour.  

The Role

The successful SEMH Support Assistant will be required to work 1-1 or in small classes ranging from Year 1 to Year 6, assisting pupils academically as well as overcoming barriers to learning and supporting them emotionally. You will play a crucial role in supporting the learning and development of the students with various needs. You will work closely with the teaching staff and contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment. Your primary focus will be to encourage independence, promote positive behavior, and provide tailored support to meet the individual needs of the students.

Requirements 

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

- Experience of working with primary school aged children

- Experience of working with pupils with SEND

- A passion for the progress of pupils

- An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

· Social and networking events.

· Pension contributions.

· CPD to help with your professional development.

· Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). 

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