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Immediate Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant Needed in Ellesmere Port SEMH School!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Do you thrive in supportive environments where every day brings new challenges and rewards? Look no further!
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ellesmere Port, UK
School Type: SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role: Join our dedicated team at an SEMH school in Ellesmere Port, where every day is an opportunity to inspire and empower students with diverse needs. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the educational and emotional development of children facing SEMH challenges. From one-on-one support to classroom assistance, your role will be dynamic, rewarding, and essential to creating a nurturing learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs, fostering their academic and personal growth.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons that cater to individual learning styles and abilities.
- Promote positive behaviour management techniques, helping students develop crucial social and emotional skills.
- Collaborate with fellow staff members, parents, and external agencies to ensure holistic support for every student.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all children feel valued and respected.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, preferably in an SEMH setting.
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient approach to supporting students' diverse needs.
- Ability to adapt to challenging situations with resilience and creativity, maintaining a positive attitude at all times.
- Relevant qualifications or training in SEN education or related fields (desirable but not essential).
- Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one.
To be considered for this position you will:- have previous school experience and be familiar with the SIMS system- Be a committed professional- Be an organised, enthusiastic proactive person-Hold a child workforce enhanced DBS certificate which is on the update service, or be willing to apply for a new one (costs refunded back to you when you complete 20 days work)-have satisfactory references-have a CV must that covers the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any gaps in employment must be explained;- Have the legal right to work in the UK.Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position of a SEN Teaching Assistant.1.As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request)4. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard
