Amnis are pleased to be working with a good high school academy in the Tameside 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 on Monday 2nd June 2025.
* 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