SEMH Teaching Assistant

This Teaching Assistant opportunity in Ditton Priors is built around supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Where the work sits

Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year.

How the role works day to day

supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. Able to support learners with patience and structure.

Practical details

• Esland schools currently support a number of vulnerable young people aged 8-18 years with SEMH.
• £22,400 to £24,150 per annum (dependent on experience).
• The position is based at our SEN School in Ditton Priors, near Bridgnorth.
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%.

What needs to be in place

• Have a clear understanding of, and ability to, manage behaviour that challenges.
• Have an awareness of additional SEND needs which impact on children's ability to self-regulate - communication and interaction; cognition and learning; sensory and physical needs.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Requirements mentioned

• First Aid
• SEN experience

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Pension, Bonus, Training, Sick pay