Teaching Assistant - SEMH Provision

Desian Education are proud to be supporting a single-form entry primary school in Runcorn that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking to appoint an experienced and reliable teaching assistant for a long-term temporary contract within an SEMH designated provision. This is a full-time role where you will be supporting a class of 14 KS1 pupils with SEMH needs.

Your new role:

As a teaching assistant within this school you will be supporting pupils with SEMH. You will offer tailored 1:1 support across the class, planning and delivering comprehensive interventions in key areas with an aim of building emotional confidence, well-being and interpersonal skills. Other core duties will include:

• Implement positive behaviour strategies
• Deliver ESLA interventions
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO to boost attendance

What you need to succeed:

• Full “Right to Work” in the UK
• Be able to commit to a full-time contract
• Having an NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience delivering or knowledge of ELSA
• Experience supporting SEMH is highly advantageous
• Have an Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate or willingness to obtain

What you’ll get in return:

• Free training
• Long-term contract
• Opportunity to gain a permanent contract
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme