Special Needs Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Prospero Teaching

  • Lancaster
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job descriptionSEMH TA:Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a calm and compassionate TA/LSA to support students in a small all-girls provision in Lancaster.
The students present with additional needs (autism, ADHD) and there are elements of trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
Consistency is key with these students.You must have experience working with children who display challenging behaviours, preferably with de-escalation training. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, understanding and keen to support young people who need that little bit extra. You must be confident working on a 1-1 basis and be comfortable dealing with students who may display more complex or challenging behaviours.Contract Details:
  • Role: Secondary TA (SEMH)
  • Location: Lancaster
  • Hours: 0830:1530 (during term time)
  • Rate of pay: £95 – £105
  • Type of work: Temporary
  • Full time/part time: Full time only
  • Start date: 01/09/2025
  • Duration: Ongoing (Temp / Temp to Perm)
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
  • Up to date Safeguarding training in the last year (can be provided if needed)
  • Previous experience with Team Teach training, or willing to be trained in it
  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant is preferred
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide two professional references
OTHERBy registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of educational experience to help you find your next career move.In addition, you will also benefit from:
  • Access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development
  • Support with interview preparations so you’re fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role
  • Support with lesson planning and classroom management to support you to create stimulating and varied lessons
  • Generous recommend a friend referral scheme
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Ideally, you will already have a full DBS on the update service but if not, we can process a new one.Contract/Position Details:Job Reference:VR/106666Location:LancasterContract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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