Connex - Manchester
SEND Teaching Assistant
£425 – £ 500 per week depending on experience
Connex Education are seeking a SENDTeaching Assistant to work in a Secondary Academy school located in Horwich, Bolton Greater Manchester.
About the School:
This Academy is an educational provision for pupils aged 11-16 years. All pupils have an Education Health & Care Plan and have been excluded from mainstream school.
Pupils have had a disrupted school life and fall below the expected learning levels for children of their age nationally. Few are performing at age–related levels. Most have significant barriers to overcome in order to close the gap. These include social deprivation, poor attendance, some undiagnosed Special Educational Needs and mental health issues, multi-generational involvement in the Youth Justice System.
The schools has a bespoke timetable of social and emotional development, mental health well-being and academic progression. They create a calm and engaging environment where pupils progress. Inspiring every young person to fulfil their true potential by creating a learning environments that are innovative, motivational and impactful on pupils lives.
Assignment details:
Monday-Friday – Long term placement starting asap
Person specification:
- Experience of supporting children and young people struggle to manage their emotions, behaviour, and relationships, which can impact their learning and overall well-being Be able to get to know pupils and get a good understanding of needs.
- Excellent communication skills, Empathetic and Patient , being self-regulated and calm. With a positive supportive attitude.
- Knowledge of SEMH Understanding of SEMH issues, strategies, and interventions.
- Be able to interact well with pupils and staff and able to work well as a team.
- Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
Benefits of working for Connex Education:
- Competitive daily rate paid weekly
- Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
- Support from your dedicated consultant
- Career progression
- Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)
If you are interested in applying for this SEMH Teaching Assistant role then please apply today
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
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