SEMH - Teaching Assistant

 

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Haywards Heath

Salary: £84 daily rate, temp to perm position

Contract: 08:30 - 15:55 Monday - Friday, Time Only

Start date: September

Join Our Team and Inspire Young Minds!

About Us: A fantastic primary special school in Haywards Heath are on the search for an experienced teaching assistant to join their school in September. The school caters for young learners aged 6- 11 years old with a range of special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and providing individualised support to school students across various subjects.
• Assist in the implementation of differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students, fostering a love for learning and academic success.
• Manage challenging behaviour and follow behavioural support plans.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, helping them to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills both inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate closely with teachers to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and supported.
• Assist in the preparation and organisation of learning materials, resources, and activities, ensuring they are age-appropriate and accessible to all students.
• implementing personalised strategies and accommodations to support each child's individual needs.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a secondary school setting. (desired)
• A genuine passion for working with young learners and supporting them to meet their full potential.
• Personal or professional experience supporting young learners who have special needs. (essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and connect with children in a supportive and nurturing manner.
• Patience, empathy, and a compassionate approach to working with children of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  
  

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about this opportunity and ready to inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or contact me at [email protected] or on

01273 257256

Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).
  
  

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of "Best Fit, Every Time" and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.