Teaching Assistant (Social Emotional and Mental Health)

Teaching Assistant (Social Emotional and Mental Health)

Lancing, West Sussex

£89 a day

Monday-Friday

8.30-3.30

Start date: ASAP

Are you engaging, inspiring and have great interpersonal skills? Are you wanting to make a difference in a child’s life?

Masterclass Education are working with a SEMH Secondary school in the Lancing area who provide a safe and happy environment for the students to thrive in their education and drive them to succeed.

The school fosters an environment where students are encouraged not only to study but also to take part in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. It is well-equipped with extensive resources to support learning and enrichment. The staff team is a talented, forward-thinking group who value the opportunities for professional development and continued learning provided to them.

The head would like to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work with students that has SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs). You will be fully immersed into the life of the school and encouraged to be proactive in your role alongside your colleagues.

Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.

The ideal candidate would need to start as soon as they can.

Job role:

• To support the children’s development across all areas of their development

• Support and encourage positive behaviour management

• Work with an individual (1-1) to support the class teacher in specific lessons.

• Ensure a safe and secure environment enabling pupils to feel relaxed and happy

• To establish positive relationships with the children and staff within the school

• To be committed to inclusive practice and making sure every child has the chance to be the best they can be

• To be able to provide personal care if needed

Masterclass Education are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.

Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:

• Weekly pay (PAYE)

• A fantastic holiday scheme

• Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support

• MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments. (CPD recognised)

• Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.

Our focus at Masterclass Education is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.

Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short/long term contracts. Masterclass Education are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service