Job Description

SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistant

Hounslow

SANZA Teaching Agency are working with a leading Primary SEND/SEMH Provision in West London. They are seeking a full-time teaching assistant to join the team!

This role would also suit a mainstream primary teaching assistant, who has a keen interest in transitioning over to working within (SEMH) Social, Emotional, Mental Health.

About the School:

  • A specialist provision for students with an Educational health Care Plan where the primary needs are SEMH difficulties
  • A small school which aims to provide a family atmosphere where pupils and families feel supported
  • Taking a holistic approach to the child's learning journey
  • Children are encouraged to take part in a wide range of sporting events and clubs, and other extra-curricular activities that build social and personal skills
  • Usually, they look for someone who is familiar with the national curriculum, academic, creative, and nurturing towards the children.

About the Role:

  • To work to support the learning of children in the class, including individual, small and large groups as directed
  • To monitor, assess and support children that have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties, and possibly other special educational needs
  • Delivering the national curriculum
  • Creative and dynamic environment
  • To work under the direction of the Headteacher and the Lead to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups and the whole setting.

About you:

  • Ideally have experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
  • They are seeking a strong, confident and compassionate candidates who are passionate about working with vulnerable youth
  • You will be taken on as a teaching assistant- supporting pupils in the classroom, carefully guiding and helping them to make good progress in key areas.
  • Being flexible and willing to take on all challenges
  • This is a strong and supportive school that is passionate about developing young teaching talent.

Click 'ApplyNow' to be considered for this great position as a teaching assistant within SEMH or for more information about the role, contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency.

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