SEMH Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning are looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible. The school, rated 'Good' by Ofsted is a specialist academy for children and young people with autism and or social, emotional or mental health needs from 9 to 19 years. The school combines the nurturing approach of a primary school with a range of curriculum and facilities of a Secondary School and a close working relationship with families.

We are looking for candidates who:

Have experience or the desire to work with children and young people with additional needs
Have a Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
Have a good understanding of complex and challenging behaviour
Believe in Positive reinforcement
Are good team player and be able to work efficiently alone
Are adaptable and able to think on their feet.In return from Empowering Learning you can expect:

A dedicated consultant
Competitive rates of pay
Holiday and pension contributions
Access to hundreds of CPD courses including Team teachTo apply please submit your CV or contact Megan Currie on (url removed)

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation