Are you a teaching assistant with the desire to motivate, guide and inspire? Are you looking to join a setting that is committed to making a difference and together seek to meet a child's wider needs? Do you want to support learners with complex SEMH needs in a supportive environment? If you answered yes then this is the team, school and role for you This secondary specialist setting local to you is seeking a learning support assistant to join their team ASAP. This is your opportunity to join a specialist day provision for learners with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties between the ages of 11-19 years. In this role you will assist diverse learners, manage classroom dynamics, and create a positive school atmosphere. Your support a holistic approach, where the school aim is far broader than simply meeting academic needs. This school recognises that no 2 children are the same and they should be treated as an individual and offered a curriculum that helps them achieve and grow. You will join an established support team and work collaboratively to support teachers and the pupils. This role is needed on a full time basis. Monday-Friday 08:15-16:00pm. This role is to start ASAP and is a term time only position. Please apply today, interviews for this role will be taking place in the next 3 weeks. Benefits: Permanent opportunities Training offered /fully funded Supportive and long standing team Superb and spacious classrooms and grounds There is lots of room for progression in the roles, from senior teaching assistant to skill development and other areas to branch into (therapies, inclusion support etc.) All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered: Experience working or volunteering with children or young adults ● GCSE in maths and English or equivalent ● Eligibility to work in the UK Responsibilities: ● Supporting SEN learners on a 1:1, small group and classroom basis ● Communicating with parents and carers over pupils' progress and participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now. For more information on this role please call Bryony directly on 01293 527416. This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.