Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Overview

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced, resilient and highly committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the fantastic team at our secondary provision based in Failsworth.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

Previous experience of working with young people who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within a primary educational setting
A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
The ability to support teaching and learning within an SEMH setting to a dedicated group of students
The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning
The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders
The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students.
The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
Willingness to participate in own professional development