Specialist teaching assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Do you have the resilience and dedication to make a positive impact on students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The school iscommitted to providing exceptional support for secondary students with special educational needs. Their mission is to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can succeed.

-          Full-time role (Monday – Friday).

-          8:30-3:30pm.

-          Secondary (11-16 years).

-          Small class sizes.

-          Wirral.

-          Challenging behaviours.

-          Term-time only.

-          All pupils have an EHCP.

Role and Responsibilities: As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the students' academic and personal development. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting teachers
Providing one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN and SEMH challenges.
Implementing strategies to help students manage their emotions and behaviour.
Encouraging a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
Supporting students' social, emotional, and mental well-being.
Collaborating with teachers to ensure the best outcomes for our students.
The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a dedicated individual who:

Is resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
Has experience working with secondary students, particularly those with SEN and SEMH needs.
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to the unique needs of each student.
Is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of young people.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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