SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant - Portslade (5 Days Per Week)

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic school in Portslade for 5 days per week, starting after Easter.

The Role:

Supporting students with SEN/SEMH needs in a classroom setting
Providing tailored assistance to help students engage in learning
Working closely with teachers and support staff to create a positive environment
Using patience, empathy, and creativity to support students' development

Requirements:

Experience working with SEN/SEMH children (in a school or similar setting)
A calm, understanding, and proactive approach
Ability to build strong, positive relationships with students and staff
A genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential

What We Offer:

A supportive and friendly school environment
Competitive pay based on experience
Ongoing training and development opportunities
The chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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