SEMH Teaching Assistant, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Ellesmere Port & Wirral

About the role

New Directions are currently looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in schools across Ellesmere Port and Wirral, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Work with school staff to maintain good behaviour in class and during 1:1 sessions, and to monitor progress,
• Quickly build strong working relationships with students, and act as a positive role model.
• Assessing the needs of students and using your knowledge and specialist skills to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs,

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant you will:

• Care deeply about students’ wellbeing and personal development
• Be motivated to make a positive difference in students’ learning
• Understand the needs of students disengaged with education, and be confident with de-escalation strategies

About the school

• The schools we work with in Wirral and Cheshire provide supportive and nurturing environments for students who struggle in a mainstream setting
• There is a focus on helping students manage their emotions and behaviour and regulate these in a classroom environment, preparing them for life beyond education.
• The successful candidate will join a supportive team to work collaboratively and effectively to support pupils
• There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.

Benefits of working with New Directions:
* A dedicated and expert Account Manager
* Regular and varied supply work
* Competitive rates of pay
* Potential long-term roles
* Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
* A network of branches across the UK
* Recommend-a-friend scheme
* Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.