SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Abingdon
Aspiring Counsellor or Psychologist

Have you always had the dream to be a counsellor or psychologist, working to improve the well-being of students aged 4 - 11 years old?

This job is for you!

You may be unaware counsellors and psychologists play a massive part of the educational system, for many of the SEN students have regular visits and sessions. This enables them to cope with any learning difficulities or mental illness for a happier and healthier education.

This is a SEMH Teaching Assistant - Abingdon role that will put you into challenging, sometimes Anti-Social contexts that will build your foundations of experience. With this LSA role starting after, de-escalation and the language around it is incredibly important! You can get an indepth insight of the KS1/KS2 education, to identify the areas of concern for each 1:1 child and build up your child-related experience portfolio.

* January start date
* Location: OX13
* Pay: £417.50 - £450 per week (for a full 5 day working week)
* Full time 8:30am to 3:15pm.

SEMH Teaching Asssitant Requirements:

* Personal/Professional experience with children and/or young people is desirable but not essential
* A caring individual with energy, drive and enthusiasm.
* Ability to work as part of team, alongside teaching and support staff
* Willing to support a pupil with personal care where necessary.
* Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare OR has proven 3 year experience in an EYFS or KS1/KS2 setting.
* Passion to support children and young people with special educational needs

What you'll need as a SEMH Teaching Assistant - Abingdon:

* Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to get one.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, at level 2 or above.
* Live locally to Abingdon

If you are passionate about this SEMH Teaching Assistant - Abingdon role or want to further develop your career in the education and training sector apply or send your CV to be considered for this role.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Abingdon