Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant, Batley

Academic Appointments are supporting a local Primary, SEMH Provision to recruit Teaching Assistants on a temporary basis, with a view to been permanent for the right candidates - this setting supports pupils in Key Stage 1 and 2 with social, emotional and mental health needs with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
 
As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be given an opportunity to make a positive impact on some of the most at-risk students in the area and to provide 1:1 support for  a child to progress to the next stages of their education.
 
A successful candidate would:

• Have experience in an educational setting either in mainstream schools or any other alternative provision.
• A history of working with students with challenging behaviour.
• A confident, caring, and assertive personality

What to expect?

• Working in this setting requires patience, confidence, and a caring attitude as the student has complex social, emotional, and mental health issues which need to be managed.
• The student has difficulties in displaying these emotions in a productive way so the use of Team Teach positive behaviour management strategies may be needed.
• The student will require positive re enforcement from you when they display good behaviours.

   Benefits of Supply Teaching with Academic Appointments:

• Opportunity to gain experience from a wide range of educational establishments.
• Specialist divisions catered towards your specific needs; Permanent, Auxiliary, Tuition & Intervention, Special Educational Needs-, Short- and Long-Term Supply.

What we need from you:

• 2x references.
• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to obtain one (we can assist with this part).
• Team teach Positive behaviour management certificate preferred but not essential.

 
This is a brilliant opportunity for anyone who wants to make a real impact on young pupil’s futures.

Experience is not always essential for every role but you must have relevant transferable skills, maybe from a care or voluntary background. If you are thinking about a move into education but are not sure how to go about it, still call us as we can offer advice.

If this is the job for you then please ‘Apply Now’ or, for more details contact Laura on 0113 390 1009 or at laura@academicappointments.co.uk
  
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