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Hays Education have recently seen an increased need for local SEMH Learning Support Assistants in Schools across Northamptonshire for day-to-day and long-term supply.
Here at Hays, we work with a number of schools across Northamptonshire, covering the areas of Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley and all the in between! This means as a Teaching Assistant working through Hays you will have local work in your local area covering schools that only you want to work in.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) Secondary School in Towcester for young people aged 11-18 with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties who have not been able to settle happily into mainstream provision. The school is a growing school, currently with over 63 students. The school has a vocational hub provision on site as well as following the National Curriculum, which enables it's students to develop their skills in an area they are passionate in such as Motor Vehicle Studies, Construction, Hair and Beauty and Engineering.
Your new role
We are currently recruiting for full time SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join the team ASAP on a temporary - permanent basis. We are looking for exceptional people who thrive on working in challenging settings to work with the schools exceptional pupils.
We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.
The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate.
What you'll need to succeed
The appointed candidates will have a minimum of 1 years' experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and/or challenging behaviour.
What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to work in a fantastic school with varied and rewarding work with excellent students.
In return you will get:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Holiday pay and pension contributions per week
- Hays Hub mobile app to streamline processes and manage your bookings
- Continued professional development and support.
- A dedicated team of professionals on call to aid you in your work.
- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth 350 high street vouchers
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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