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Job Title: SEMH Learning Support Assistant
Location: Swindon
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £85- £100 per day
Are you a resilient and driven individual looking to make a difference in an exciting and challenging educational environment?
Do you have an interest in providing social, emotional and mental health support to young people in adynamic and exciting educational environment?
Are you a passionate, nurturing and patient individual with excellent communication and behaviour management skills?
Teacher Active is proud to be working with a wonderful Alternative Learning Provision in Swindon, supporting with their recruitment for a dedicated and passionate Learning Support Assistant. The setting serves vulnerable young people who have exited mainstream education, aiming at successful reintegration and ensuring a sustainable transition to post-16 education. Upholding a high standard of education while delivering the national curriculum within a flexible environment, there is emphasis placed on the important provision of social, emotional, physical and mental health-centred programmes that help students to thrive and reach their full potential. We are looking for a driven and knowledgeable Learning Support Assistant who can make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of young people.
We are seeking an organised and proactive individual to take on this day-to-day role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right Learning Support Assistant. Every day is different, filled with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate will bring a big smile, new perspective and skill set to this role. They will demonstrate an eagerness to develop their own skills to adapt to the pupils’ individual needs and have a positive impact on the school.
The position will involve working with students across Key Stages 3 and 4. A proactive thinker with great organisation and the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:
- Experience and/or in-depth understanding of supporting vulnerable young people.
- Experience and/or in-depth understanding of working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours.
- Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent is an asset.
- Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
