Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant at SEMH Boys School in Haywards Heath
About the school:
Join our dynamic team at an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) boys school in Haywards Heath, dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment for boys from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 with special educational needs.
Position: Teaching Assistant (Part time or full time)
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: –
Responsibilities:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and emotional development of boys with social, emotional, and mental health needs across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4. Your responsibilities will include assisting teachers in the classroom, provisioning one-n-one support, and crating a positive and inclusive atmosphere for the students.
What its like t work with SEMH students:
Working with boys who have social, emotional an mental health needs is a rewarding and impactful experience. It requires individuals who are empathetic, patient and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of these students. You will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with the students, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a love for learning.
Ideal candidate:
We are looking for individuals with the right personality and mindset to thrive in a challenging yet fulfilling environment. While experience is desirable, we believe that the right person can make a significant impact with the following qualities:
- Resilience: the ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to the varying needs of the students.
- Empathy: A genuine understanding and compassion for the challenges faced by students with special educational needs.
- Patience: The capacity to support students at their own pace, fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of individual students.
- Team Player : collaborative attitude and effective communication skills to work closely with fellow staff members.
Salary:
££ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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