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SEMH Teaching Assistant
• KS3 & KS4 classes
• General classroom support
• Special School (ASD & SEMH)
• Full-Time
• Swindon
• September Start
Long-term Teachers are working closely with a fantastic Special secondary school in the Swindon area. They are looking for a TA to join the team from September in providing support across classes in KS3 & KS4.
This school look after students with a rang of needs but are primarily focused around Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH) & ASD. The work the staff do at this school is unbelievably rewarding as you're supporting young people who desperately need the support. Due to the needs of the students, they can often exhibit challenging behaviour so it is imperative you enjoy working these types of students.
The Role
This role will be mixture of general classroom support and 1-1 work in a variety of different subjects. As this school is a secondary school following mainstream curriculum, it helps to specialise in a particular subject but this is not essential. For example if you were to specialise in Art then the school would most likely be able to prioritise you for Art classes.
The work at this school can be tough but just so rewarding - we have many staff that have worked at this school through us that have ended up joining them on a permanent basis. The school are also in the position to provide you with support to progress to a role with more responsibility if that's something you want in the future.
You will be expected to:
• Be adaptable and flexible around the needs of the pupils.
• Have experience of working with SEMH/ASD.
• Feel confident in dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Support students on a personal level as well as educational.
Working with Long-term Teachers:
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Every day is different. One moment you could be supporting learning in the classroom, the next helping a student regulate emotions or celebrating a breakthrough they have worked hard to achieve.
We're looking for people who: • Are patient, calm and resilient
• Can build positive relationships with young people
• Have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• Can de-escalate challenging situations confidently
• Are passionate about making a genuine difference
Experience from the following backgrounds would be welcomed: • Teaching Assistant
• Youth Work
• Support Work
• Residential Childcare
• Sports Coaching
• Behaviour Mentoring
• Armed Forces
• Prisons
What you'll gain: • Ongoing support and training on-site
• Valuable SEN and SEMH experience
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives
• Competitive daily rates and ongoing support from Reed
If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact your local Reed office and ask to speak with Sophie Lamont.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?
Do you have a calm, caring nature and a natural ability to build strong relationships? We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team in SEMH schools and Alternative Provision settings across Harlow.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 8-16 with additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), ADHD, PTSD, ASD and challenging behaviours. What you'll be doing:
* Supporting pupils with additional needs in their learning and personal development
* Working closely with class teachers to create engaging and interactive activities
* Helping children develop social skills and positive relationships
* Maintaining a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment
* Making a genuine difference to young people's lives every day What we're looking for:
* A genuine interest in supporting young people, especially those with mental health needs
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Patience, empathy and resilience
* Previous experience is a bonus - but not essential as full training will be given The role:
* Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term time only
* Pay: from £95 per day and upwards depending on experience
* Start: September and Temp to Perm options
* Location: Harlow Why work with us?
* Top rates of pay
* More CPD opportunities than any other agency
* Supportive team, with termly networking & social events
* Generous referral bonuses
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