PTSD Teaching Assistant - Job in Horwich Education & Training Jobs
* Sector: Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant
Are you looking for work in the Education sector? Are you passionate about working with young people with SEMH or PTSD? Do you have strong positive behaviour management skills? Do you hold a valid driving licence?
We are currently looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant based in Bolton to support a student with additional needs due to PTSD or other trauma, which can result in challenging behaviour at times. You will be working in a mainstream secondary school and supporting a student on a 1:1, full-time basis. The role will initially be for 12 weeks and is likely to continue until the end of the current academic year.
If you have experience in the following, you would be ideal for this role:
1. Children in Looked After Care
2. PTSD
3. Anxiety
4. Exclusion
5. Trauma
6. EBD
You must have:
1. Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour
2. Experience of de-escalation training (advantageous)
3. Confidence to make decisions
4. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students
5. Empathy and understanding
6. A willingness to enhance skills with professional training and development
This is a great opportunity to help enrich and develop the lives of vulnerable young people. You will be working with an excellent team and joining a fantastic school where you can make a difference, playing a key role in the development of students.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
1. Hold Right to Work in the UK
2. Hold an enhanced child & adult 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 that cover the last two years
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.
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