SEMH Teaching Assistant - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Tradewind are recruiting!

Are you a natural when engaging and motivating teenagers?

Are you patient, empathetic and resilient?

I am currently recruiting for a confident Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant to start ASAP in September on a full time & long term basis at a small secondary school in the Horwich area of Bolton for children aged 11-16 with Social & Emotional needs (SEMH).

The role is offered initially on a temporary long term basis paying up to £100 per day but is expected to go permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

• Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.
• Long term and expected to go permanent for the right person.
• SEMH Teaching Assistants will need to combine learning support with behaviour management. They will aid the class teacher in manging classroom behaviour so that teaching and learning progress can be made.
• The role is varied as no two days are the same. They have shorter lessons and small groups. They use a varied curriculum utilising many vocational subjects to engage students in areas that they are most interested in.
• Students will often need additional support to access the curriculum, and this requires a strong amount of patience and understanding.
• Fantastic range of rooms and facilities to help provide a holistic approach and varied learning.

The TA will:

• Support young people with literacy and numeracy and general subject knowledge.
• Manage social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, collaborative and positive working environment.
• Support young people with mental health needs and anxiety.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team including other teaching assistants and teachers, senior leaders, heads of departments, parents and carers, social workers and other members of the child's multidisciplinary team.

Benefits of working through Tradewind

• Top rates of pay paid PAYE via Tradewind, we don't use Umbrella pay companies.
• More FREE online CPD courses than any other agency as a result of our exclusive partnership with The National College who also support over 45,000 education settings nationwide.
• A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward.
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and for logging your availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

To join us and be successful in this SEMH Teaching Assistant role in the Bolton area, you will need to:

• Have an enhanced DBS certificate that is on the Update Service (or be happy to pay for a new one).
• Minimum of two professional references checks.
• Provide a CV with full education & work.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Some experience supporting children with special needs.
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).

To apply for this Bolton based SEMH Teaching Assistant role & register with Tradewind please call Graham in the Manchester office on , email or click APPLY above.

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