SEMH Teaching Assistant

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Simply Education is delighted to be recruiting a permanent teaching assistant in Doncaster.

Simply Education is currently working with a post-16 SEMH provision in Doncaster to recruit a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team, supporting students in a dynamic and nurturing environment. This will be a full time permanent position and starting as soon as possible. This provision is for students who have been or are at risk of permanent exclusion due to their challenging behaviours and for students who require a more specialised setting than a mainstream college.

As a teaching assistant in an SEMH provision, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs. Your main responsibilities will include:

Assisting with classroom activities and educational programs.

Providing one-on-one support to students to help them achieve their learning goals.

Managing and supporting challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner.

Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to create a positive learning environment.The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with SEMH needs. The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience working in SEMH, SEN, or a similar educational setting.

A high level of resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A genuine passion for supporting and inspiring young people.

A Level 3 TA Qualification is advantageous

Requirements:

Relevant experience in an educational or care setting.

Strong understanding of SEMH and related behavioural strategies.

Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

A flexible and adaptable approach to work.The key benefits of working with Simply Education are:

Your very own dedicated consultant

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Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide 30 free CPD courses

Competitive rates of payAll candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to send across an up-to-date CV or please call Orissa at your local Lincoln office on (phone number removed).

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a job in education, please contact the Lincoln office for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available

Ad ID: 5416946569