Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Overview

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced, resilient and highly committed Level 3 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:

Sound experience of supporting young people who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an SEMH setting
Experience of supporting young people to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development from a pastoral perspective
Experience of intervening to support students in crisis or trauma by using either emotional or educational support
A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with SEMH, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication
Experience of supporting teaching and learning activities for students and providing support for the class teacher in the preparation and organisational processes involved in the day to day running of a lesson.
Experience of delivering bespoke interventions to individuals or small groups of learners
Experience of providing cover in the short-term absence of the class teacher
Experience of monitoring and assessing student progress and engagement; and providing regular feedback to stakeholders
Experience of working in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
Experience of supervising students over lunch and break times as directed
The ability to build relationships with students, families and key partners around the students
The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed