SEMH Teaching Assistant

Amnis are pleased to be working with a good high school academy in the Wigan area. The SENCO is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with high SEMH needs. You will be predominantly working with this student on a 1:1 basis, to support them with their social, emotional, and mental health needs. However, you will be working as part of a wider supportive team of Teaching Assistants within the Special Educational Needs department, and you will therefore be supporting students across the school.

This is an excellent long-term opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly and professional working environment. You will be made to feel welcome and join a dynamic team of SEN professionals. The job is full time to start as soon as possible. The working hours are 8:30 - 3:30, Monday - Friday, term-time only. There is potential for this temporary job to lead on to a contract further down the line.

School Details

• Staff morale is good.
• Well organised.
• Excellent SEND provision.
• Effective relationships with parents.
• Approachable and committed leadership team.

Role of the SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Starting as soon as possible.
• Full-time, 8:30 - 3:30, Monday-Friday, term-time only.
• Support children & teacher in classroom setting.
• Intervention with small groups and 1:1.
• Support and mentor children with high Social Emotional Mental Health needs.
• Support children with ASD and Special Education Needs
• Long-term temporary initially, could become permanent for the right person.

Ideal Teaching Assistant

• Previous experience of working with children and/or young people.
• Knowledge or experience of SEMH and SEN.
• Good at building relationships.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Patience and understanding.
• An enhanced DBS check will need to be obtained before starting.

If you like the sound of this job, please submit your CV and we look forward to talking to you.