SEMH Teaching Assistant for a school in Runcorn!

Location - Runcorn

Role - Teaching Assistant/Classroom Support

Pay - -93105

Academics are looking for an enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant who has classroom experience for a specialised school in Runcorn. If you are dedicated to removing barriers to learning for children with social, emotional and mental health issues, we would love to hear from you!

A SEMH Teaching Assistant will assist the teacher in delivering education to chlldren who are unable to attend mainstream school due to a range of personal factors. A background in counselling and psychology would be advantageous for this role, as well as prior experience in managing challenging behaviour. If you are based in Runcorn and are passionate about improving the lives of young people, this could be the perfect role for you.

Classroom Support - Assisting the teacher with delivering engaging lessons to students

Behaviour Management - Encouraging a positive approach to learning and appropriately managing challenging behaviour.

Mental Health - Understanding mental health in children and able to listen and offer advice where necessary.

Safeguarding - prioritising the safety of students and reporting any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead.

Warm and Caring - We are looking someone with a warm and nurturing personality, who genuinely cares for the wellbeing of students and able to form positive relationships with them.

Strong Behaviour Management - Prior experience with challenging behaviour is essential. This includes confidence in using de-escalation techniques.

Classroom Experience - Classroom experience is ideal for this role, as well as having a qualifying Teaching Assistant status. It would be advantageous to have prior experience as a SEMH Teaching Assistant or working with vulnerable children.

Knowledge of Children''s Mental Health - A counselling background or psychology degree/qualification would be advantageous for this role.

If you are based in the Runcorn area and believe that you would be a great fit for the role as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, apply with your CV today!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.