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Role: Teaching Assistant
Start: ASAP - Permanent role with 12 week probationary period
Location: Bredbury
Salary: £18,000 to £21,000 per annum
Hours: Full time Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Are you passionate about education and committed to supporting students to reach their full potential? We are currently working in partnership with a small SEMH School in Bredbury. They are seeking a Teaching Assistant for a full time position starting as soon as possible on a temp to perm basis. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals to take on a new role and suitable for any candidates currently teaching in mainstream to make the transition into something new.

About the school:

The setting caters for children ages 11-17 with additional needs. The school has great facilities for vocational studies and great calming spaces for young people to relax and unwind in. The School is dedicated to developing students social and emotional development as well as their academic achievement. The school curriculum is well matched to pupils needs and the children have a range of special educational needs and emotional trauma.

The role:

We are looking for a nurturing Teaching Assistant to join their already established team supporting young people with additional needs. Due to the nature of the role the school is ideally looking for a Teaching Assistant OR individuals that have relevant experience working with pupils in a School, Youth Centre, Residential care setting or similar role. Each day will be different from the last therefore being adaptable is very important.

Key responsibilities:
- Building nurturing and meaningful relationships with pupils with SEND
- Experience and a good understanding of behaviour management and how to implement this into your practice
- Understand the different requirements of individual SEN and adapt accordingly

Requirements:
- Experience working with young people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, colleagues, and parents effectively.
- Additional skills such as Sport, Music and Art are a bonus

Advantages of working in an SEMH environment:

- Shorter working hours which will help you to establish a better work life balance.
- Smaller class sizes where you can really get to know your students
- Flexibility within the curriculum meaning you can be creative with your approach
- Satisfaction in supporting and seeing students reach their full potential.

The key benefits for working with Simply Education are:

- A dedicated consultant to support and guide you through the registration process.
- Daily access to us via phone, text and email
- FREE CPD training including several SEND courses such as Autism Awareness, De-escalation Practices and behaviour management
- Email and SMS verification of bookings
- Refer a friend bonus scheme

If you are a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting students across KS3 and KS4 who have become disconnected with their learning, please apply today.



Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process to become a Teaching Assistant. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview and will undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including completion of a full 10 year history on the application form.

All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks