Description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton
Pay Rates: £80-£100 Per day
Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday
Reeson are working closely with an SEMH school in Southampton who are looking to find an experienced and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time, long-term role to start in as soon as possible.
This role working with children with complex SEMH needs requires a strong SEMH Teaching assistant with lots of experience. The students display challenging behaviours, so it is important that you are resilient with a patient and calm demeanour. The school are looking for a SEMH Teaching assistant who can add value to a successful and driven team and truly make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.
School follows a very child centred approach focusing on achieving the best possible educational outcomes for all children and are incredibly proud of the opportunities and individualised curriculum they provide.
SEMH Teaching Assistant responsibilities:
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
Support class teachers with managing behaviour effectively to ensure an engaging and safe learning environment
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher and supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
SEMH Teaching Assistant Qualifications/experience:
Experience: A SEMH Teaching assistant with a minimum of 6 months’ work/volunteer experience with children or young people and working with additional needs.
Qualifications: Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant/childcare or relevant, valuable experience that can be referenced professionally.
Skills: Excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, teachers, and parents.
Attributes: A passion for supporting children’s education, a proactive approach, and a willingness to adapt to different school environments.
Safeguarding: A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with a willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Benefits for the successful SEMH Teaching Assistant:
Excellent daily rates paid weekly through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) or Umbrella
Essential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime!
You will have a professional consultant who will be your personal point of contact throughout your time working for us
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Free safeguarding course and other CPD.
If you are interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, please submit an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England’s Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07
