Secondary School
Teaching Assistant - SEMH Needs
Location: Stockport
Prospero Teaching is working with a Special Needs School in Stockport that supports students with complex needs, behavioural challenges, and mental health issues.
The school caters for pupils who have an educational plan to receive their education in a specialist provision due to their learning needs. They take pupils who have been identified as not fitting into mainstream education.
The pupils are aged 11-16 years old (KS3/4 secondary), all with EHCP plans and additional needs. Many have experienced trauma, neglect, or chaotic home lives.
Responsibilities:
1. Build connections with young people and act as a mentor and role model.
2. Forge strong relationships with pupils to overcome barriers in the classroom.
3. Utilize mentoring skills (similar to those used in sports, drama, and counselling) to help individuals engage with the school.
4. Support pupils in the classroom and on a more vocational basis.
Position Details:
* Type of work: Classroom support
* Contract start date: ASAP
* Duration: Full academic year
* Contract type: Temporary - Permanent
* Full time/part time: Full time
* Minimum rate of pay: GBP 100 per day
* Hours: Mon - Fri (term time only)
Experience, Training, and Qualifications:
1. Previous experience in a similar setting (SEMH/PRU)
2. LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent preferred
3. GCSE Maths and English and computer literate
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Hold Right to Work in the UK
2. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
3. Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years
Application Process:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare. #J-18808-Ljbffr