SEMH Teaching Assistant (Sporty Background Essential)
Location: Maghull, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you passionate about supporting young people and using sport as a tool to build confidence, resilience and positive behaviour?
Chalk Education are recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Maghull on a full-time, long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong sporting background who can engage, motivate and inspire students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support both inside and outside the classroom. Many students respond well to positive role models who can build strong relationships through shared interests such as sport, fitness and team activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
- Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons
- Supporting pupils during sports, enrichment and outdoor activities
- Helping students develop confidence, self-esteem and social skills
- Implementing behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
Requirements
- Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
- A strong sporting background (coaching, sports degree, fitness industry, team sports, personal training or similar)
- Calm, resilient and proactive approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to act as a positive role model
- Passion for supporting young people facing social, emotional and behavioural challenges
Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
To be considered for this role you will need:
· Qualification
· Experience
· Behaviour Management
· Other
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 £100 in vouchers for both parties
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
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.
Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.
Pay: £95.00-£100.00 per day
Work Location: In person
