Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Alternative Provision - Primary SEMH 

Full time (permanent) 

Southampton

Start date - ASAP

The School and Role

An Alternative Provision school based in Southampton are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to start in as soon as possible. The school caters for primary pupils aged social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour.

You will play a crucial role in supporting our students, helping them to engage with their learning and develop the skills they need to succeed. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to implement individualised learning plans and provide a safe, stimulating, and encouraging environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.

Support students with their learning, helping to build their confidence and independence.

Foster positive relationships with students, promoting their emotional and social development.

Supervise students during class, breaks, and other activities, ensuring their safety at all times.

Contribute to the assessment and evaluation of student progress, helping to track their achievements.

Collaborate with educational psychologists, social workers, and other professionals to support individual student wellbeing.

Requirements 

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

- Experience of working with primary school aged children

- Experience of working with pupils with SEND/SEMH

- 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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