Year 5 SEMH Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Walsall, to provide one-on-one support for a Year 5 pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The ideal candidate will have a nurturing, caring nature, with a commitment to helping children achieve their full potential.Key Responsibilities: · Provide tailored support to a Year 5 pupil with SEMH needs. · Assist with both academic and emotional support throughout the school day. · Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement personalised learning strategies. · Create a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment. · Encourage social skills and positive behaviour both inside and outside the classroom. · Support the pupil in developing self-regulation and confidence in their learning. Ideal Candidate: · Experience working with children, preferably those with SEMH or additional needs. · A nurturing and patient approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly. · Excellent communication and teamwork skills. · A positive and proactive attitude toward supporting student development. · Relevant qualifications (e.g., Teaching Assistant qualification, SEN training) are desirable but not essential. · A commitment to supporting the welfare and safeguarding of children. SEN Teaching Assistant Contract/Position Details Location -Birmingham · Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant · Type of work - 1:1 SEN Support - Year 5 · Start date - ASAP · Likely Duration - Ongoing long-term · Position end date - July 2024 · Contract type - Temporary · Full-time/Part-time - Part-time · Minimum rate of pay - GBP85 · Hours - 8:30 - 3:30(term time only) Supply TA Experience, Training, and Qualifications · It is essential that you have SEN Teaching assistant experience, along with a relevant qualification Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification in Childcare/TA · Up-to-date Safeguarding training is imperative; you can undertake a free course with Prospero Teaching if you have not completed a Safeguarding course in the last 12 months. To be eligible for any teaching job with Prospero Teaching, you must · Hold the Right to Work in the UK. · Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application. · Provide two professional child-related references. If you are a Teaching Assistant and would like to be considered for this TA job, please call us on . Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Location: Walsall, GB

Posted Date: 1/10/2025