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Semh learning support assistant

Temporary
New Directions
Learning support assistant
Posted: 27 June
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Job Description

About the role

New Directions are currently looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in schools across Ellesmere Port and Wirral, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant your responsibilities will include:

1. Work with school staff to maintain good behaviour in class and during 1:1 sessions, and to monitor progress,
2. Quickly build strong working relationships with students, and act as a positive role model.
3. Assessing the needs of students and using your knowledge and specialist skills to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs,

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant you will:

4. Care deeply about students’ wellbeing and personal development
5. Be motivated to make a positive difference in students’ learning
6. Understand the needs of students disengaged with education, and be confident with de-escalation strategies

About the school

7. The schools we work with in Wirral and Cheshire provide supportive and nurturing environments for students who struggle in a mainstream setting
8. There is a focus on helping students manage their emotions and behaviour and regulate these in a classroom environment, preparing them for life beyond education.
9. The successful candidate will join a supportive team to work collaboratively and effectively to support pupils
10. There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.




Job Specification

Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

11. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
12. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
13. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
14. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
15. BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).

We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

16. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
17. Dyslexia
18. Dyspraxia
19. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
20. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
21. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
22. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
23. Severe Learning Difficulties
24. Physical Disabilities (PD).

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

25. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
26. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
27. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
28. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
29. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

30. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
31. Regular and varied supply work
32. Competitive rates of pay
33. Potential long-term teaching roles
34. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
35. A network of branches across the UK
36. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
37. Recommend-a-friend scheme
38. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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