SEMH Teaching Assistant
Runcorn.
£425 - £475 per week (dependent on experience)
To apply, you must show proof of Right to Work in the Uk.
About the Role.
Connex Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant who has experience with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours to work in an Alternative Provision (AP) in Runcorn.
About the School:
The AP that provides education for pupils who are no longer benefiting from a mainstream setting. Typically, students have been excluded from school or require support in order to stay in school. The staff here strive to provide provide high-quality, personalised education for all pupils so that they can make successful transitions back to mainstream education or employment. Most students who attend, have typically had a disrupted school like and have fallen below expected learning levels.
Assignment details:
The Headteacher at this AP is looking for a TA with experience supporting students both academically and emotionally commit until the end of the academic year. The working day is from 8.30am until 3.30pm.
Person specification:
* Experience of supporting children and young people struggle to manage their emotions, behaviour, and relationships, which can impact their learning and overall well-being.
* Excellent communication skills
* Knowledge of SEMH, in either a mainstream,SEND or residential setting.
* Experience working in Alternative provisions, and with SEMH and SEND required.
* Have a full, enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one.
Benefits of working for Connex Education:
* Competitive daily rate paid weekly
* Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
* Support from your dedicated consultant
* Career progression
* Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)
If you are interested in applying for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant role then please apply today.
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.