SEMH Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent Part Time |
| Location | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire |
| Area | Middlesbrough, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £90 - £110 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EH - SEMHD_1757400114 |
| Job Views | 32 |
- Description
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Disorder Teaching Assistant
We are currently working with multiple mainstream secondary and SEN schools in the Middlesbrough area who specialise in providing education to students aged between 5-16 years old who have Social, Emotional and Mental health disorders.
Here at Veritas we are searching for multiple Teaching Assistants who are happy to work with SEMHD learners, across both primary and secondary age groups. You must demonstrate a talent for dealing with challenging behaviour, show a level of resilience whilst at work, and can build meaningful relationships with both young learners and staff.
Throughout this role you will need to be able to demonstrate effective behaviour management techniques, build rapport and trust with young SEN learners to de-escalate incidents and promote learner growth, and create a safe educational environment.
As a SEMHD Teaching Assistant, you are responsible to work alongside teachers, managers and other classroom staff in order to support the learners and young adults in a constructive and controlled learning environment, both inside the classroom and around the setting.
The cluster of schools searching for TA staff have some of the best educational provisions in the area for supporting SEMHD students, you will be joining a highly qualified, effective and committed team to help support learners of varying ages and needs throughout their school day.
The Role:
- Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment for the learners and young adults involved.
- Working within a supportive staff grouping where everyone follows the same standards and ethos.
- Gaining first-hand experience within the SEN/BESD sector.
Requirements:
- A DBS on the update service (We can advise on this).
- Experience working with BESD/SEN students with challenging behaviour.
- Team Teach Certificate (Within the last 2 years).
Ideal Candidate:
- A varied knowledge of the national curriculum and basic classroom learning strategies.
- The ability to apply sensible and suitable behaviour management strategies when dealing with challenging/high-risk behaviour.
- The ability to build trust-worthy relationships, both with learners/ young adults and staff within a team.
- Happy to work with either Primary or Secondary aged children.
If you have the experience and skills that are appropriate for the role of a behavioural support worker then please apply with your full CV.
If you require any further information or have any questions regarding potential roles, please get in touch with Ed Hyland at Veritas Education (Leeds) on ehyland@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
