SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Start Date: After Easter until the end of the academic year, with potential for permanent placement based on performance.

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £450 to £550 per week.

Role Overview:

Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to thrive in an educational setting? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted Good secondary school in Stockport. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing tailored support to students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with students on a one-on-one basis to meet their individual needs.
• Providing assistance with academic studies and facilitating learning and development
• Creating a supportive and inclusive environment to promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Collaborating effectively with SENCO, teachers, and support staff to comprehensively meet students’ needs.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications and training for the role
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs is preferred.
• Motivated to make a positive difference in students’ learning and well-being.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting students with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding opportunity at a supportive school environment, please submit your CV and if you are a suitable candidate, you will be contacted by someone at Teaching Personnel to discuss your application in more detail.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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