Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Vale of Glamorgan Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £92 - £95 per day

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Do you have the confidence and resilience to manage challenging behaviour while building positive relationships with pupils?

Are you proactive, personable and able to think on your feet in a busy and sometimes challenging learning environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist behaviour provision based in the Vale of Glamorgan, supporting children and young people aged 8 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs and additional learning needs / ALN. The setting focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment where pupils can develop their confidence, social skills and emotional regulation while receiving the individual support they need to engage with education.

The school is looking to take on a proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will be supporting pupils aged 8 to 16, managing challenging behaviour, building positive relationships and adapting their approach to meet individual needs, while remaining calm under pressure and responding confidently to changing situations.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting children with ALN

Experience working with children and young people with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties or additional learning needs

Experience managing challenging behaviour and using positive behaviour management strategies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils

The confidence to think on their feet and respond calmly to challenging situations

A proactive, resilient and personable approach with the flexibility to adapt to different pupils and their individual needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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