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Join Our Team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant - September Start!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals facing challenges? Do you possess the skills and empathy required to work closely with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? If so, Tradewind invites you to join our dedicated team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant!

About Us:

Tradewind is a leading educational recruitment agency known for connecting exceptional individuals with rewarding roles in educational settings. We are currently seeking a talented and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 10 child, providing invaluable support in a SEMH School based in Warrington.

The Role:

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and emotional development of a Year 10 student with ASD and ADHD. Your duties will include:

1. Providing dedicated 1:1 support to the student, assisting with their academic progress and personal growth.
2. Implementing strategies and interventions to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
3. Collaborating closely with the school's SENCO and other professionals to create and implement personalised learning plans.
4. Promoting a nurturing and inclusive learning environment to foster the student's social and emotional well-being.
5. Utilising your creativity to engage the student in stimulating educational activities, tailored to their individual needs.
6. Tracking and monitoring progress, regularly communicating with relevant stakeholders to ensure holistic support.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Experience working with children or young individuals with SEMH needs, particularly ASD and ADHD.
2. A genuine passion for supporting and inspiring young people to reach their full potential.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
4. Patience, resilience, and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of the student.
5. A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to think creatively to overcome challenges.
6. Relevant qualifications or certifications in education, childcare, or a related field (desirable but not essential).

To be considered for this position you will:
- have previous school experience and be familiar with the SIMS system
- Be a committed professional
- Be an organised, enthusiastic proactive person
-Hold a child workforce enhanced DBS certificate which is on the update service, or be willing to apply for a new one (costs refunded back to you when you complete 20 days work)
-have satisfactory references
-have a CV must that covers the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any gaps in employment must be explained;
- Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position of SEMH Teaching Assistant.

1.As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request)
4. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities.