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SEMH Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Prospero Teaching are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Behaviour Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a specialist setting near Southampton, Hampshire.
Join a fantastic team in a Ofsted-rated Good Alternative Provision supporting pupils from KS1 to KS4 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion. Both roles focus on removing barriers to learning, fostering positive relationships, and equipping students with the tools they need for a successful future.
These opportunities are perfect for individuals who are committed to creating safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments for vulnerable young people.
Contract Details for Teaching Assistant:
- Location: Southampton, Hampshire
- Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
- Type of Work: Teaching Assistant, 1:1 / Small-Group Support
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Type: Temp/Perm
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Minimum rate of pay: from £90.74 per day
Experience, Training and Qualifications needed for Teaching Assistant role:
- Previous Teaching experience is required, ideally within the SEN Sector, although this is not essential providing you have the right attitude and desire.
- Previous experience working with challenging behaviour would be advantageous
- A passion for working with children with SEMH.
- Pro Active in the classroom and a willingness to join in with class activities.
- You should have lots of energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude towards working with SEN students.
- NVQ/CACHE Level 3 Qualifications / Degree
To be eligible 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
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 with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
- Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team
