Are you an experienced education professional who specialises in supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues to develop? Are you passionate about working with vulnerable children and looking for a new opportunity?
Chalk is recruiting for Teaching Assistants to work in a dynamic specialist school catering for learners, aged 8 – 19 years, with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional, Mental Health conditions.
Job Description
This specialist setting caters for vulnerable young people aged 8 to 18 who are disengaged from mainstream education. You will be required to support leaner engagement through collaborative planning and delivery of content. You will be creative in your approach and engage the learners you work with to build strong professional relationships.
The students who attend this school have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, Autism and Attachment Disorder; so excellent, positive behaviour management is necessary with a calm but firm approach. You will be working alongside a supportive staff team ensuring a positive and safe learning environment is provided for all students.
Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role you will need:
· Experience working with young people with a range SEND including SEMH
· Excellent behaviour management with knowledge of de-escalation techniques
· A positive attitude with a calm but firm approach
· A driving licence and access to your own vehicle
· Clear understanding of all relevant Safeguarding procedures relating to vulnerable young people
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
For more info, please contact Vicky on 07961 672 574.
*_ Please note, that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay *_
About Chalk
At Chalk we aim to be the most trusted specialist education agency and strive to create long term partnerships with schools, teachers and support staff. We are a team of experienced education recruiters who believe that providing a high quality and bespoke service is key.
We recruit Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) staff for alternative provisions and mainstream schools across England and Wales and offer recruitment solutions for short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
Pay: £95.00-£110.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
