Protocol Education, a leading educational recruitment agency, invites dedicated and compassionate individuals to apply for the position of SEMH Teaching Assistant in Gillingham, Kent. This role involves working closely with a specialised SEMH school in Gillingham, providing crucial support to students facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll be instrumental in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for students with SEMH needs. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering one-on-one support to students, fostering their social and emotional development.
- Collaborating with class teachers and SEMH specialists to implement personalized support plans and effective behavior management strategies.
- Assisting in classroom activities, ensuring the successful participation of students facing SEMH challenges.
- Building positive and trusting relationships with students to support their overall well-being and personal growth.
Qualifications and Skills:
We are looking for candidates with:
- Prior experience in a school or care setting, working with students encountering social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
- A solid understanding of various SEMH conditions and effective support strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect empathetically with students to enhance their social and emotional development.
- Compassion, patience, and empathy, driven by a genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH challenges.
- Flexibility and adaptability to cater to the diverse needs of students across different age groups and abilities.
- A valid enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or a willingness to obtain one.
- Relevant qualifications, such as CACHE Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
Benefits and Opportunities:
Joining Protocol Education comes with:
- Competitive remuneration based on your qualifications and experience.
- Flexible working hours designed to accommodate your availability.
- Continuous professional development opportunities and training.
- Dedicated support from the Protocol Education team, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience.
- An exceptional chance to contribute significantly to the lives of students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of students with SEMH challenges, apply through this web ad. Become a valuable member of the Protocol Education team and contribute to a supportive and enriching environment. Shape a brighter future for these exceptional learners in Gillingham, Kent.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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