Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Location- Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29
• Daily Rate- 90- 100
• Start Date-ASAP
• Days- Monday to Friday
• Hours-8:30am to 3:30pm
• Contract- Long Term Temp to Perm

We are requiring a SEMH Teaching assistant to join us at a modern primary academy!

Long Term Futures are searching for a caring and nurturing SEMH teaching assistant to join our modern well-funded primary academies in the Rubery area.

The Role:

You will be responsible for supporting the teaching & learning of a child in Year Three with SEMH needs, the child requires 1:1 support needing someone with strong behaviour management techniques and someone who can be both supportive and gentle emotionally but firm on expectations and boundaries. The role is relationship based and aim is to reintegrate the child into the classroom.

The school:

• 'OFSTED' rated Good primary academy.
• Part of a Multi Academy Trust.
• On site parking
• New School Building built in 2019.
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team.

The Ideal candidate:

• Experience supporting pupils with complex SEMH & SEN
• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 12 months' experience in an educational establishment.
• Strong behaviour management techniques
• Team Teach or Positive Handling Qualification (Desirable)
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 basis.
• Knowledge of the UK primary curriculum.
• A calm, patient, and caring persona.
• Good communication skills.
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.

Our vision:

We focus on long term and Permanent positions, offering each candidate a tailored support system to provide the best service possible. Working with LTF, you will receive 24/7 support from our consultants, an easy-to-use timesheet portal and exciting CPD opportunities organised by us.

How to apply:

If you feel this would be suited to you, please submit your CV via the application page. You will be contacted by Alex Jordan to discuss the next steps. All applicants will need a valid DBS and two references to trial for this role.