SEMH Teaching Assistant – Gosport
Location: Gosport
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
Start: ASAP
Are you a SEN Teaching Assistant with SEMH experience, who has a passion to promote independence and confidence in children?
GSL Education are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a resilient, SEN school in Gosport.
If you're interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant (Gosport) vacancy and hearing more about this amazing school, please apply today.
Key Responsibilities as an SEMH Teaching Assistant:
* Supporting children with a range of special educational needs, both in and out of the classroom
* Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering inclusive lessons
* Help children achieve learning and development targets
* Work collaboratively with colleagues
* Support children with Social, Emotional and Mental health
Qualifications & Skills required for SEMH Teaching Assistant role:
* Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
* Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
* Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
* A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
* Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.
To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this SEMH Teaching Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterfordgsleducation at GSL Education. To apply for the role of an SEMH Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit gsleducation to submit your application online.