Teaching Assistant (permanent)

Teaching Assistant

Location: Maldon

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £23,000 per annum

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to build positive relationships with secondary-aged students?

Are you looking for a permanent Teaching Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH secondary school in Maldon, Essex, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally, with a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and positive outcomes.

The school is looking to appoint a permanent Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis. The successful Teaching Assistant will support students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping to promote engagement, positive behaviour and successful learning experiences across the curriculum.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges or additional needs

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A patient, resilient and proactive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary of £23,000 per annum

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives

• Permanent, full-time employment within a specialist setting

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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