Now Education, Manchester are hiring for a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant needed in Salford.
Are you a natural at engaging & motivating young people?
Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to struggling pupils?
If so, then this SEMH Teaching Assistant role is for you!
This is a full time & long term role, starting ASAP at a fantastic primary school in Salford.
Role: Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant at primary school in Salford.
Start date: ASAP.
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.
Contract: Long term, until at least Summer 2025. Could go perm for the right person.
Excellent pay: £90-110/day DOE – paid PAYE direct via Now Education. We don’t use umbrella companies!
What you’ll do
- Supporting a range of children with Social & Emotional or Mental Health needs (SEMH) that display challenging behaviours, as well as pupils with Autism that display Social & Emotional difficulties.
- Some pupils are from vulnerable backgrounds so will need lots of empathy, patience and perseverance.
- You will need to look out for triggers and employ preventative strategies and de-escalation techniques to help manage their behaviour so that pupils can focus on learning and the teacher can focus on delivery.
- Tailored support in lessons, breaking down instructions and tasks so they are easily understood and the pupil feels they are achievable.
- At times you may be required to support the rest of the class or others.
- Providing lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Working closely with the teacher, management, support staff, parents and outside professionals.
- Contribute to a safe, positive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
School
- Dynamic two form entry primary school in Salford.
- Prides itself on being welcoming, collaborative and providing a balanced and full curriculum.
- They challenge all learners whatever level or need to become independent while developing a sense of responsibility and community.
- Partner very closely with parents to aid attendance and learning outcomes.
- Will support long term supply staff with training and development just as they would with permanent staff.
- Free parking.
- Easily accessed by bus, train & tram.
Benefits
- Excellent pay & conditions.
- Dedicated consultant to support you through the process.
- Will eventually turn into a permanent contract for the right person.
- Management that truly value each staff member providing support where required.
- Working with an established & long standing staff team.
- Safe, inclusive and fun atmosphere.
- Chance to make a real difference to children who need extra support the most.
- Learn new skills to enhance your CV and take the next step in your career.
Requirements
- CV with full history from education to present.
- Right to Work & Proof of Address in the UK.
- DBS certificate on the Update Service (or be happy to apply for a new one).
- Min of 2 professional references.
- Overseas Police Check if applicable.
- Some experience supporting primary aged children with behaviour needs.
APPLY NOW!
To apply for this Salford based Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant role contact Graham Warner at Now Education in Manchester by calling 07572 781140 or 0161 676 2900, emailing your CV to graham.warner@noweducation.co.uk or by clicking APPLY below.
To be put forward for this role you will need to register with Now Education and must be able to provide the appropriate references & documents and will be offered work on successfully passing Now Education’s compliance checks.
