Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Bury
Start Date: September
Salary: £92.63 - £120 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to manage challenging behaviour in a therapeutic way?

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive Pupil Referral Unit, with the opportunity to move onto a permanent salary after a successful trial period?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established Pupil Referral Unit in Bury, rated Good by OFSTED. The setting is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where pupils are supported to overcome barriers to education through strong relationships, consistency and a trauma-informed approach.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis starting in September, with the opportunity to move onto a permanent salary following a successful trial period. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will support students with trauma, mental health needs and SEMH, helping to manage challenging behaviour, promote positive engagement and encourage both academic and personal development.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, trauma or mental health needs
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in an education, care or youth work setting
• A calm, resilient and patient approach to supporting pupils
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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