Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEMH School
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people? This specialist school in Birmingham is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and make positive progress.
This Teaching Assistant role would suit someone with previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or additional learning needs. Whether you have worked as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Support Assistant or Residential Support Worker, you will need to be patient, resilient and confident building positive relationships with pupils who may struggle to engage with education.
As a Teaching Assistant at this school, you will be joining a supportive team of teachers and support staff who are committed to helping every pupil reach their potential. You will play an important role in creating a positive learning environment, encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, manage their emotions and engage with their education. If you are looking for a Teaching Assistant opportunity where you can make a lasting impact, apply today!
Job Role:

• Providing pupils with tailored support to help them engage with learning and make progress.
• Acting as a positive role model, encouraging pupils to make positive choices and develop appropriate behaviours.
• Supporting teachers to deliver lessons and adapt activities to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Helping pupils manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and overcome barriers to learning.
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream education.
• Supporting pupils in the classroom and, where required, providing additional individual support.
• Taking part in whole-school activities, trips and reward days.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

In return you will:

• Receive excellent support from experienced teaching and pastoral staff.
• Access CPD and training to develop your skills as a Teaching Assistant.
• Have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
• Benefit from competitive rates of pay and support from The Education Network.
• Work within a specialist setting that understands the challenges pupils can face.
• Have the opportunity to secure a long-term position within the same school.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham.
Not what you are looking for? Contact the team to find out about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our referral scheme. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including referencing and DBS checks.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

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