Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Bury

Start Date: Immediate Start / September

Salary: £92.63 - £130 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour?

Are you resilient, patient and confident in managing behaviour within the classroom?

Do you have a passion for supporting students to achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist provision in Bury, who are looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistant. This supportive setting provides a nurturing and structured environment for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs, encouraging pupils to build confidence, independence and positive relationships.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with a flexible start date. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will be supporting students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, working closely with pupils who display challenging behaviour and require additional emotional and behavioural support throughout the school day.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs

• Previous experience managing challenging behaviour within an educational setting

• Team Teach training desirable

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• A calm, patient and resilient approach

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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