SEMH Teaching Assistant / LSA Behaviour Support, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

Do you have a current Enhanced DBS registered on the update service?

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a SEMH school in Ellesmere Port, I’m looking for experienced Youth Workers, or anyone with experience working with challenging behaviour, or someone who has a degree in Education and Special Needs. They are looking for LSA’s to join their team to aid with behaviour management. The role will require you to work alongside a class teacher to support with learning and engagement, you may also be expected to work 1:1 with children across multiple year groups (KS2 to KS4).

This role is full time, commencing ASAP through until the Easter holidays, with the potential for a permanent contract for the right educator.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Work 1:1 with children with SEN.
• Be confident in responding to challenging behaviours
• Work coherently with teachers in providing support for students.
• Work effectively as part of a team within the classroom ensuring that all the children are looked after and learning from the taught content.
• Have a passion for assisting students.
• Promote and encourage independence and personal development.
• Be enthusiastic and proactive in the classroom..

Candidates that have been successful within this setting have had some experience in any of the following:

• Scouts Leadership
• Sports Coaching
• Challenging Behaviour Settings
• Health and Social Care Settings
• 1:1 Support
• SEN TA
• Educational Settings
• Graduates looking to further their career either as a teacher or working with children & young people

If you have a passion for working with children or a background in challenging behaviours. and you can reliably commute to Wirral, we would love to hear from you!

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.