SEMH Teaching Assistant

Team Teach – Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Academics is seeking to appoint a Team-Teach Teaching Assistant to work in a SEN School based in Erdington to support children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The post will be working across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small groups basis. When supporting children and young people with SEMH and behavioural difficulties, you may on occasion be required to physically restrain children using the TEAM TEACH technique where necessary.

The successful candidates must hold a Level 3 NVQ/CACHE and must have experience working in a school environment within the past two years.

The ideal candidate:

* Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* Extensive secondary curriculum knowledge
* Providing a safe and stimulating environment for children
* Promote positive behaviour
* Sensitive towards children’s individual learning abilities and able to boost self esteem
* Work well with colleagues and support the classroom Teacher
* Committed to the learning and development of pupils within their care
* Develop and promote positive relationships
* Prepare and maintain the learning environment

You may also be required to undertake administration tasks such as handing out/collecting papers, photocopying, some light marking, putting up/taking down displays, etc.

Benefits of working through Academics:

* Full support of your designated consultant
* Working as part of a lovely team
* Enjoying working in a lovely environment where you make a difference
* Competitive rates of pay
* Excellent support
* Wonderful facilities

- Academics requires all candidates to have a fully enhanced DBS check, minimum of two references plus a face-to-face interview

- If you wish to be considered for this role please attach your CV and you will be contacted directly