SEMH Teaching Assistant - Prospero Teaching : Job Details

Prospero are currently looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with social, emotional and mental health issues.

The candidate must have:

· Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour· Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous· The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles· Confidence to make decisions· Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students· Empathy and understanding· Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and development

Job details:

• Location - Preston
• Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Start - Jan 2025
• Duration - Ongoing
• Hours - 08:00am - 4:00pm
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - £95 dependant on experience

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UKHold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new applicationProvide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour managementIn-house Training and Development Team