Description
**Job Title:** Teaching Assistant - SEMH Support (Part-Time)
**Location:** Salford, Greater Manchester
**Contract:** Part-Time (4 days per week)
**About the Role:**
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive school situated in Salford. The successful candidate will work part-time, four days a week, and play a crucial role in providing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support to our students. You will be part of a team committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child can succeed and feel valued.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Deliver tailored SEMH support to individual students and small groups, under the direction of the SENCO and classroom teachers.
- Promote positive behavior and social skills, acting as a role model and mentor to students facing challenges.
- Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) focused on SEMH needs.
- Use a variety of strategies to engage and support students with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ensuring their access to the curriculum.
- Monitor and report on students' progress, keeping accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with other staff members, parents, and external agencies to best support students' SEMH needs.
- Manage classroom resources and create an organized learning environment conducive to growth and development.
- Contribute to the school's overall ethos, mission, and values.
**Qualifications and Skills:**
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is preferred.
- Prior experience in a similar role or working with children with SEMH needs is essential.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and commitment to child welfare.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Creative thinking and flexibility to adapt to various educational settings and student needs.
- Proficiency in English and Mathematics at a GCSE level or equivalent.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities.
- Contributory pension scheme.
**How to Apply:**
If you are motivated by the prospect of making a significant impact on the educational experiences of young people, and you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation to apply.
**Location:** Salford, Greater Manchester
**Contract:** Part-Time (4 days per week)
**About the Role:**
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive school situated in Salford. The successful candidate will work part-time, four days a week, and play a crucial role in providing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support to our students. You will be part of a team committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child can succeed and feel valued.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Deliver tailored SEMH support to individual students and small groups, under the direction of the SENCO and classroom teachers.
- Promote positive behavior and social skills, acting as a role model and mentor to students facing challenges.
- Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) focused on SEMH needs.
- Use a variety of strategies to engage and support students with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ensuring their access to the curriculum.
- Monitor and report on students' progress, keeping accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with other staff members, parents, and external agencies to best support students' SEMH needs.
- Manage classroom resources and create an organized learning environment conducive to growth and development.
- Contribute to the school's overall ethos, mission, and values.
**Qualifications and Skills:**
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is preferred.
- Prior experience in a similar role or working with children with SEMH needs is essential.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and commitment to child welfare.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Creative thinking and flexibility to adapt to various educational settings and student needs.
- Proficiency in English and Mathematics at a GCSE level or equivalent.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities.
- Contributory pension scheme.
**How to Apply:**
If you are motivated by the prospect of making a significant impact on the educational experiences of young people, and you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation to apply.