Job Description

Additional Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time and Part-Time applications will be accepted

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? If so, we want you to join an inclusive school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, to work asan Additional Needs Teaching Assistant, starting as soon as possible.

About the School:

• The school is committed to helping students between the ages of 8 and 16 diagnosed with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• They are dedicated to ensuring every student succeeds in academic and career-related learning opportunities.
• The school places a high priority on helping students learn self-regulation so they can manage their emotions, behaviours, and reactions in a healthy and flexible way.
• They also emphasise the development of self-reflection, helping students assess their decisions, behaviours, and experiences and apply this knowledge to develop and get better.

Additional Needs Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students aged 8-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with diverse Special Educational Needs.
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Deliver intervention programmes to individuals and small groups.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to class teachers.
• Supervise students during learning activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Support communication through verbal and non-verbal techniques.

Additional Needs Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Have experience working with children or young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Have a strong understanding and knowledge of social, emotional, and mental health needs and associated behaviours.
• Hold a relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent, or have relevant hands-on experience and transferable skills.
• Be aware of safeguarding procedures and have a commitment to the welfare of children.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information, or to apply for the role of Additional Needs Teaching Assistant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education or submit an up to date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the official GSL Education website to apply online.