SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant for supportive schools in Warrington! Location - Warrington Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant Pay - £93-£105 (based on experience) Academics are currently seeking a proactive and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a range of specialist schools in Warrington!

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and have previous classroom experience, we would love to hear from you! The schools are looking for individuals who genuinely care about the wellbeing of children who have social and emotional challenges, who can assist in the delivery of engaging education that is tailored to their individual interests and needs.

The Role

Classroom support - Assisting students with their class work, as well as helping deliver therepeutic support to students with sensory and emotional needs. Safeguarding - Prioritising the safety and wellbeing of students at all times.

Any concerns must be reported to the designated safeguarding lead. Behaviour management - Appropriately de-escalating and responding to challenging behaviour when necessary.

About You

Experience - Previous classroom experience is essential. We are also looking for past experience working with children with additional needs, with knowledge of children's mental health, Autism, and other neurodiversities.

Behaviour management - Knowledge of de-escalation techniques is advantageous, and past experience working with students with challenging behaviour would be ideal. Warrington based - Based in the Warrington area, or can access it easily.

Patient and caring - The children in these schools have additional needs in some form. A SEMH Teaching Assistant must be calm, patient and caring towards the children and be able to understand them. Enhanced background check - You must have an enhanced background check to work in schools.

If you do not already have one, you must be willing to apply for one through us.

Benefits

Flexibility - Academics offer flexible work to fit around your commitments. We have day-to-day, short term and long term contracts based on your availability. Building experience - We are passionate about helping aspiring teachers and teaching assistants build their experience in the classroom.

By trialing different schools, you can determine what type of school you prefer longer term. Potential for permanent - There is the possibility to get a permanent role within a school if you are the right fit. Supportive consultant - You will have...

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