Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - SEMH Focus
We are currently looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our school, providing specialised support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with an experienced SENDCo and provide ongoing support to Level 1 and Level 2 Teaching Assistants within the team.
In this role you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the emotional and social well-being of students. Working with the SENDCo and wider team, you will create a robust support system for students with SEMH barriers to learning, contributing significantly to their overall educational experience and success.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (or equivalent role), with experience working across the curriculum and delivering activities to small groups.
You will work 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days. 3 days will be for staff training days in September and January. The remaining 2 days will be for SEN review meetings and training. These meetings may fall outside of core working hours, but will be agreed in advance with your line manager.
Working Hours:
8:15am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday (with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break) - 32.5 hours per week
Salary (Grade 7):
Full time salary (52 weeks) From: £26,421 to: £29,777
Actual salary (32.5 hrs / term time only 5 days) From: £19,872 to: £22,396
We welcome applications from candidates who:
* Possess the ability to inspire and motivate, and who have a passion for teaching and learning.
* Have consistently high expectations with the drive to help all students achieve their full potential.
* Are an exceptional team player and who enjoys supporting and working collaboratively with others.
* Have the skill to form positive relationships for learning with all staff, students and parents.
* Share our vision to deliver outstanding education for children and young adults and the commitment to make a difference to outcomes and achievements of students.
What we can offer you in return:
* A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.
* We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly.
* Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way.
* Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.