SEMH Teaching Assistant

Engage Education are looking for a caring and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant in Wakefield

This position is at a specialist school providing excellent teaching for young people aged 11 to 16, who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school offers a variety of enriching educational opportunities for pupils including academic, functional and vocational skills. You will connect directly with young people, guiding them to get the very best from their education.

This role is a full-time position (Monday to Friday) which would become permanent after a 12 week probationary period. The school are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Working 1:1 or with a small group of children to support their teaching and learning.
• Be able to adapt to the needs of the child in lessons and assist them in their school day
• Promote positive behaviour.
• A dedication to the safeguarding of young people.

Requirements:

• A resilient attitude and range of behavior management techniques.
• To have worked with people with a range of needs (experience with young people with SEND desirable).
• A positive and caring nature.
• A dedication to enhancing young people's learning.
• A commitment to working at the school for a consistent period of time

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• £50 'Refer a Friend’ bonus
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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Job Type: Full-time