Social, Emotional and Mental Health Unit
Manchester
Wythenshawe M22
Prospero are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist unit supporting students with additional learning needs and social, emotional and mental health issues.
You need to hold experience of working with young people; this post will focus on encouraging children to engage with the basics of the curriculum and dealing with behavioural challenges.
You will be able to demonstrate skills in relating to children who have barriers to learning, including additional learning needs.
You will be able to communicate and deal with pupils in a calm but firm manner in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, both in school, ensuring that every student is making progress in line with their ability.
You will ideally have a wealth of experience of working with pupils who can demonstrate challenging behaviours.
The position is open to all experienced candidates and those who have a strong background in mentoring children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Northenden (M22) Position - Youth Worker/ TA Type of work - Classroom support Contract or position start date - Jan 25 Duration / Likely Duration - Full academic Year Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary - Permanent Full time/part time - Full time Minimum rate of pay - GBP97 per day Hours - Mon - Fri (term time only)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH/ PRU LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
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 child-related references that cover at least the last two years.
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Prospero Teaching is an Award-Winning education recruitment agency offering an exciting range of teaching jobs in the UK. Established in 2000, we work with thousands of Nursery, Primary, Secondary, Academy, Special Needs and Further Education Schools & Colleges. We offer Long-term / permanent Daily / flexible work Great pay & loyalty bonuses UK coverage - local schools CPD, courses, CV writing Supportive, dedicated consultants Prospero has achieved a range of prestigious awards and accreditations including The ‘Big Tick’ BITC Award for Excellence SEN fundraising REC Audited Agency Our candidates say “Prospero has consistently delivered a high-quality service since I joined their organisation in January 2011. They offer a very personalised service which enables strong professional relationships to be formed with a small number of consultants. Prospero’s staff offer excellent career guidance and present a variety of job opportunities. They also regularly seek feedback as to job satisfaction and are quick to respond to any questions. Their insight is reliable, honest and valuable” Jeremy “I particularly like the way I have been able to develop a good working relationship with one particular consultant. This has enabled the consultant to seek positions that match my teaching profile in terms preferred year group preference, ease of travel, availability etc. In my experience, the consultants at Prospero are always prompt to respond to correspondence, extremely helpful with planning travel times and routes as well as acting as a liaison between schools and myself, for example when it comes to accessing feedback from interviews” Ann
Text taken by Prospero Training's LinkedIn company profile
