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Hays are recruiting for Teaching Assistants to provide long-term, full-time support within an SEMH school based in Newcastle under Lyme. The school has approximately 120 students aged between 11-19 and 90 staff. They take a holistic and nurturing approach to education and offer facilities such as sensory rooms and a pool for hydrotherapy.
Your new role
- You will be providing support to children who have a background of trauma which has altered the way they process information.
- You will work closely with the teaching staff to provide targeted support and guidance for students.
- 1:1 or group work with students who require additional support
- Assisting the teacher with classroom preparation
- Leading group work
- Helping the class teacher with pupil observations
What you'll need to succeed
- previous experience working with students in a SEMH environment is desirable but not essential.
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with both students and colleagues.
- patience and empathy when dealing with students facing challenging circumstances.
- You'll need to be available for a full time role 5 days per week and available to book long term (minimum of 1 half term)
Working with Hays, you will receive a daily pay rate between £80 - £90 depending on school booking. You will have also have a dedicated consultant to provide ongoing support from the point of registering and throughout your time working with us.
What you need to do now
If you possess a genuine passion for nurturing the development of SEMH students, please don't hesitate to select 'apply now' or call us on . We would love to hear from you.
Alternatively, if this role isn't for you but you are looking for a new position in the education sector, we would like to invite you to get in touch so that we can hear more about yourself and connect you with a job that resonates with your professional goals.
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