SEMH Teaching Assistant

Are you seeking your next role within education? Do you have experience working with people who present with special educational needs?

Classroom Link are working with our partner school based in NG13. The school is a specialist setting for children who present with social and emotional mental health (SEMH). The school has recently undergone a huge refurbishment and has a new sports hall, gym, music studio and animal therapy locations.

The role will be full time (8:30-4:15) and permanent. The school are looking to appoint people as soon as possible due to growing pupil numbers.

They are looking for individuals who have:

• Experience working with people who present with SEN
• A compassionate approach to working with youngsters
• A relevant qualification or degree
• The ability to build relationships with children
• A calming nature and can de-escalate situations

The main duties will involve:

• Working on a 1:1 and small group basis with children who present with SEN
• Leading small intervention groups around English & maths
• Building relationships with children who struggle to engage in lessons
• Using sensory areas in school to help reduce anxiety when necessary
• Liaising with senior staff in schools around pupil progress

What the school can offer:

• Superb, modern facilities
• A supportive senior leadership team
• 5 wellbeing days to take off per year (In addition to school holidays)
• Breakfast and lunch provided each day
• Clothing to wear when working in the outdoors

To apply for this role, please send across your CV via the application page. Alternatively, please call Jamie on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• 5 wellbeing days per academic year
• Free on site gym-