SEMH Teaching Assistant - HAMPSHIRE

Posted 06 October 2020
Salary Negotiable
LocationHampshire
Job type Contract
Discipline Secondary Education
ReferenceSEMHTAHAMPSHIRE_1601998481
Contact NameRenee Theophani

Job description

Remedy Education are looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision based in the Basingstoke, North Hampshire. The role id Full-time and to start in October 2020.

* This friendly school is found in Bournemouth, Dorset.
* Caters for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).
* KS1-KS2.
* The school is renowned for the inclusive education it offers to all pupils, no matter their ability, expecting all students to make progress.
* It provides the support and structures in which pupils are able to do so, and as a SEN TA you will be assisting in this.

THE IDEAL SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT:

* Must be a patient and reliable
* Be able to work well in a team.
* Be proactive in meeting student's needs.
* Have 1:1 experience with children with SEN.
* Have experience with SEN in a primary school setting.
* Should be able to empathise with their pupils and be able to set a good example.

THE SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLE:

* Supporting the teaching and learning of SEN pupils across the school, working with struggling pupils or those who have become stifled by the curriculum,
* Helping them meet their potential through smaller booster groups and 1:1 sessions.
* Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
* Working closely with the SENCO to monitor and advance developments in both academic and social areas.

CONTRACT DETAILS

  • Location - Bournemouth,
  • Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant
  • Type of work - Group and One to One sessions
  • Contract or position start date - October 2020
  • Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
  • Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temp to Perm
  • Full time/part time - Full time
  • Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £65 per day
  • Hours - 8:30 am - 3pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • QTS or equivalent
  • Prior experience or a passion for working with SEN children desirable
  • Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH REMEDY EDUCATION, YOU MUST:

  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide two professional child related references

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.

Remedy Education is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Remedy Education in order to fill this vacancy.

Remedy Education is able to offer the successful candidate:

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

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