Teaching Assistant - SEMH Provision

Desian Education are proud to be supporting a single-form entry primary school in Runcorn that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking to appoint an experienced and reliable teaching assistant for a long-term temporary contract within an SEMH designated provision. This is a full-time role where you will be supporting a class of 14 KS1 pupils with SEMH needs.

Your new role:

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be supporting pupils with SEMH. You will offer tailored 1:1 support across the class, planning and delivering comprehensive interventions in key areas with an aim of building emotional confidence, well-being and interpersonal skills. Other core duties will include:

* Implement positive behaviour strategies

* Deliver ESLA interventions

* Work collaboratively with the SENCO to boost attendance

What you need to succeed:

* Full “Right to Work” in the UK

* Be able to commit to a full-time contract

* Having an NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is advantageous but not essential

* Previous experience delivering or knowledge of ELSA

* Experience supporting SEMH is highly advantageous

* Have an Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate or willingness to obtain

What you’ll get in return:

* Free training

* Long-term contract

* Opportunity to gain a permanent contract

* Competitive rate of pay

* Full holiday entitlement

* Company pension scheme

* Access to exclusive vacancies

* Refer a Friend scheme