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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Canterbury, Kent CT4 7AR, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position is for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant specializing in SEMH in Canterbury, with an immediate start and working hours from Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.30pm.
  • The role offers a daily salary of £83.33 and requires experience working with secondary-aged students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
  • Key responsibilities include delivering personalized support, assisting with Individual Education Plans, managing behavior, and collaborating with teachers and parents.
  • Candidates must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, have a complete CV for the last 10 years, and have the legal right to work in the UK.
  • Tradewind Recruitment offers benefits such as competitive pay, access to professional development courses, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH - Canterbury

Full-time, immediate start - Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.30pm - £83.33 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of secondary-aged students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs)? Do you have a genuine heart for supporting young people in reaching their full educational potential? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an SEN Teaching Assistant within the Canterbury area to support students with SEMH.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in specialised support units and provide one-to-one assistance to students, helping to guide and nurture their academic and emotional development.

Role & Responsibilities - SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Deliver personalised support and guidance to students with diverse educational and emotional needs.
  • Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Personalised Education Plans (PEPs).
  • Effectively manage behaviour using a pupil-centric approach in line with the school's behaviour policies and each student's PEP/IEP.
  • Motivate and encourage students, using positive behaviour management techniques to support their progress.
  • Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents to foster student development and support growth.

Requirements:

  • Own or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS Disclosure for child workforce on the Update Service, along with Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
  • A complete CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, where possible.
  • Legal right to work in the UK.
  • Driving is beneficial for this role. Public transport users should be able to travel one hour each way.

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:

  • Your income matters: We aim to secure the highest rate of pay for you and provide guidance to ensure you get the best possible rate.
  • Your development matters: We offer free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources through the National College to enhance your professional growth.
  • Your flexibility matters: We tailor working arrangements to your needs, with options for daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions close to home.
  • Your wellbeing matters: We put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four consecutive years.
  • We are committed to exceptional service and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We're looking for compassionate, patient, and resilient individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on young people's lives. Experience working with students with SEMH is essential

If you're ready to embark on a meaningful career in education and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.