SEMH Teaching assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Blackburn:

Prospero Teaching are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support children in an SEMH school near to Blackburn. You will be required to deliver person centred support to pupils who present high levels of challenging behaviours associated with SEMH issues.

The candidate must have experience working with children who display challenging behaviours, preferably with de-escalation training. The successful candidate will be keen to make a difference, being empathetic and understanding. You must be confident working on a 1-1 basis.

Position Details:

• Location: Blackburn
• Position: SEMH TA
• Hours: 8.30am-4pm
• Type of Work: Temporary
• Full time/Part time: Full time only
• Start date: Jan 2025
• End date: ongoing
• Minimum rate of pay: 100 per day, depending on experience

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Up to date Safeguarding training in the last year (desirable but training can be provided)
• Previous experience with Team Teach training
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant is essential

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of educational experience to help you find your next career move.

In addition, you will also benefit from

• access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development
• support with interview preparations so you're fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role
• support with lesson planning and classroom management to support you to create stimulating and varied lessons
• a generous recommend a friend referral scheme

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Ideally, you will already have a full DBS on the update service but if not, we can process a new one.