Specialist Support Worker

Secondary School Social, Emotional and Mental Health Unit Manchester Wythenshawe M22 Prospero are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist unit supporting students with additional learning needs and social, emotional and mental health issues. You need to hold experience of working with young people this post will focus on encouraging children to engage with the basics of the curriculum, and dealing with behavioural challenges. You will be able to demonstrate skills in relating to children who have barriers to learning, including additional learning needs. You will be able to communicate and deal with pupils in a calm but firm manner in small groups or on a one to one basis, both in school, ensuring that every student is making progress in line with their ability. You will ideally have a wealth of experience of working with pupils who can demonstrate challenging behaviours. The position is open to all experienced and those who have a strong background in mentoring children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location Northenden (M22) Position Youth Worker/ TA Type of work Classroom support Contract or position start date ASAP Duration / Likely Duration Full academic Year Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent Full time/part time Full time Minimum rate of pay GBP85 per day Hours Mon Fri (term time only) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH/ PRU LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate 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 child related references that cover at least the last two years 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. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.