SEMH Support – School Provision

Harrogate

From £80 – 95 per day

Part Time – 3 days a week

Start date - September 2024

We are recruiting for a small specialist provision for children with SEMH needs. Exciting opportunities are available for people looking for a fresh challenge in an inspiring learning environment where we provide children aged 14-19 with specialist teaching and learning. The posts will suit candidates who have the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to pupils who have a range of social, emotional, mental health and special educational needs. We will need an exsperienced SEMH Support Assistant who has worked in settings with children and yound adults with challenging behaviour. 

This post is for the right candidate who can support students with SEMH and academic learning within the classroom as part of a team. Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting and leading small groups and individuals with Maths, English, reading, SEAL, practical activities, supporting pupils to develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem, and deploying effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of behavioural conditions (ASD/ADHD/SEMH/ODD

Staff need to be resilient, able to manage difficult situations, and remain calm and consistent for all pupils at all times. Staff must be able to model regulation to the students.

• Staff need to be able to follow direction from the teacher and act on their own initiative.
• Staff need to be able to adapt changing situations, whilst ensuring all pupils are safe and their needs are continuously met.
• Staff need to be able to work unsupervised
• Staff need to be able to model socially appropriate behaviours and support the implementation of speech and language and occupational therapy plans.
• Staff must be incredibly patient, be able to follow and implement advice from professionals even during challenging situations
• Staff must be able to give students lots of processing time
• Staff must be able to communicate with colleagues and work dynamically as part of a team
• Staff must be able to supervise and engage pupils working at early developmental levels

What we offer:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Pension contributions.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us:

Why choose Vision for Education?

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We care about our staff and provide individualised support to all our candidates.

How to Apply:

If you have experience working with children with SEMH and can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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