Prospero Teaching are currently seeking an enthusiastic candidate with plenty of initiative to support students in a secondary school in St Helens.
Although this is a mainstream secondary school, you will be working with the young people who are supported by the SEN department, and there will be elements of ADHD, ASD, emotional regulation difficulties and ACEs.
This role would be ideal for graduates, and those with an interest in supporting young people who need that little bit extra!
Experience within a classroom is not mandatory, however you must have knowledge and awareness around SEN.
Some of these students are disengaged from mainstream education, and you will have to manage elements of challenging behaviour.
Role Overview:
Position: Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Location: St Helens
Contract Type: Full Time
Minimum Rate of Pay: £95 P/D
Working Hours: (Apply online only)
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
Individualised Support: Work closely with students, understanding their unique needs, and providing targeted assistance during class activities.
Behaviour Management: Implement behaviour management strategies, promoting positive interactions and emotional regulation.
Collaborate with Staff: Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create a holistic approach to student development.
Requirements:
Experience: Previous experience working with students who have additional needs is advantageous.
Empathy: Ability to connect with students, demonstrating patience and understanding.
Adaptability: Flexibility in responding to individual needs and adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a positive school culture.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide professional references covering 2 years
OTHER
By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of educational experience to help you find your next career move.
In addition, you will also benefit from:
Access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development
Support with interview preparations so you're fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role
Support with lesson planning and classroom management to support you to create stimulating and varied lessons
Generous recommend a friend referral scheme
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Ideally, you will already have a full DBS on the update service but if not, we can process a new one.
Contract/Position Details:
Job Reference:
VR/(phone number removed)
IND-SEN
IND-TA
IND-TEACH
Location: St Helens