SEN Teaching Assistant

We have an amazing opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to work for an outstanding independent specialist provision serving children and young people in the East Midlands who live with their families, foster carers, or in residential children’s homes. This amazing new school supports pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and a range of diagnosis. You will be mentoring and supporting one pupil or else a small group of no more than six pupils whilst supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons.

Contract: Full time – Term time only

Candidates must have the following skills, experience, and qualifications as a minimum to be considered:

• Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Some previous experience working with pupils with SEMH within an Educational setting
• Experience in behaviour management and techniques
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work. 

You will receive:

• Occupational Sick Pay
• Great Basic
•  Pension Scheme
•  Life Insurance
•  Employee Discount Scheme
• progression Opportunities
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.

Due to the high volume of applications Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback although this is not always possible. If you have not been contacted within 5 days then, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities if you feel you match the criteria above please apply.