Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Leyland

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you possess the patience, empathy, and dedication to support students in reaching their full potential? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant.

Veritas Education are currently looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in schools across Preston supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the needs of students and using your knowledge and specialist skills to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs,
• Work with school staff to maintain good behaviour in class and during 1:1 sessions, and to monitor progress,
• Quickly build strong working relationships with students, and act as a positive role model.

• The schools we work with in Preston provide supportive and nurturing environments for students who find mainstream school unsuitable,
• There is a strong focus on helping students manage their emotions and behaviour in order to prepare them for learning and the world after education,
• The successful candidate will join a supportive team to work collaboratively and effectively to support students,
• There are opportunities for the role to become permanent with the school after a qualifying period.

To be considered for the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant you will:

• Care deeply about students' wellbeing and personal development
• Be motivated to make a positive difference in students' learning
• Understand the needs of students disengaged with education, and be confident with de-escalation strategies

If you are interested in this role please apply ASAP or call Liam if you have any further questions on .

All pay rates that are offered will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Our working opportunities include temporary positions, permanent contracts and ad-hoc supply.

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'