Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Grantham
Salary: £83.33 - £90.00 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: January 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Do you have the skills and dedication to support students in achieving their full potential?
GSL Education are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to become a valuable member of a supportive and dynamic school community in Grantham. This role is ideal for someone enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the lives of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be a key member of the school's support team, providing tailored assistance to students with SEMH needs. Your efforts will help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, enabling students to thrive both academically and personally.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
- Implement personalised support plans for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
- Offer one-on-one and small group support, focusing on students' academic and emotional well-being.
- Assist teachers in adapting and differentiating lesson plans to cater to the needs of SEMH students.
- Monitor and document student progress, providing regular feedback and modifying strategies as necessary.
- Foster a safe and supportive classroom atmosphere that promotes active participation and engagement.
- Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external professionals to ensure comprehensive support for students.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in Social, Emotional and Mental Health education.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Have experience working with students with SEMH needs in an educational setting.
- Have a profound understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEMH difficulties.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Patience, compassion and resilience in supporting students with complex needs.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt to varying situations.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and safeguarding practices.
- A collaborative and proactive attitude, contributing to the wider school community.
What Do We Want From You: To thrive in these roles, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)
- An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a significant impact on the educational journey of students with SEMH needs.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘SEMH Teaching Assistant’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.