Behaviour support assistant

Teacher Active is proud to be working with schools in Stoke-on-Trent that support vulnerable children and students (ages 3-18) with Autism and SEMH needs ranging from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Challenging behaviour. The schools caters to children and students with needs such as disruptive behaviour, outbursts of verbal and physical frustration, ADHD and Autism. The schools we work with pride themselves in offering a range of support to their student by creating a calm and supportive atmosphere, this encourages the young minds to believe, achieve and succeed in anything they set out for. By building and strengthening healthy relationships with teachers, it allows the school to obtain outstanding performances and results to provide quality outcomes for the future of their students. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant you will be working with students, teachers and therapist to develop personalized support plans for each student while implementing strategies to de-escalate challenging situation and promote a safe learning environment. You will assist teachers to develop and deliver engaging lessons tailored to each individual students abilities, learning styles and needs while frequently carrying out 1:1 and group learning support to students with additional needs. Working with students with SEMH, you will look after their physical, social and mental welfare by creating a safe environment for them and adapting your teaching support according to the students rsquo; needs. The schools are looking for a dedicated and passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant that can fill Day to Day and long term placements. They provide an abundance of experience, which can allow you to grow as a teacher while being paid at market leading rates. We have experienced and dedicated SEND Consultants choosing placements that suit your availability, preference and skills. The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should have the following: Level 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months rsquo; experience in an educational establishment A calm, patient and caring persona Good communication skills A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis Effective behaviour management skills Effective communication with members of internal staff 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 Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and conditions apply* CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme- Receive up to GBP200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply* All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you rsquo;re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there rsquo;s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash. If you are interested in this position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click lsquo;apply rsquo; now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further (url removed) (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services