Teaching Assistant- SEMH

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

145Job Description:Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire

Position: Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

A reputable SEN special school in Rugeley is currently seeking a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs and SEMH. This is a full-time position starting after February half-term and continuing until the end of the academic year.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to secondary age students with complex needs and SEMH.
• Assist students in achieving their individual targets and academic goals.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate effectively with the school’s multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare learning materials that are appropriate for the student ability and age.
• Adapt teaching support according to students needs
• Look after the children’s physical, social and emotional welfare.
• Creating a positive and interesting learning environment.
• Attend review meetings with other professionals.
• Work along side other professional such as speech and language therapists and health visitors

Requirements:

• Proven experience supporting secondary age students with additional needs.
• Track record of successfully supporting students in achieving their individual targets.
• Understanding and familiarity with complex needs and SEMH.
• A compassionate and patient approach to supporting students.
• Hold a minimum of a level 2 in Health and Social Care or similar qualification
• Able to provide a minimum of a 2 years worth of references.
• Hold an enhanced DBS or willing to apply for a new one

Benefits:

• Access to on-site parking.
• Competitive daily pay scale (£80-£90 per day).
• Ongoing CPD training to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Holiday pay scheme.
• Role potentially could lead to a permanent position
• Personal dedicated consultant.

Contract Details:

• Full-time position.
• Start date: After February half-term.
• Duration: Until the end of the academic year.

How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Specialist Teaching Assistant passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with complex needs and SEMH then please click ‘apply’ to send your CV. If you would prefer a confidential discussion please call Nicola on

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Ref: SM1TAM

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.Location: West Midlands, Rugeley