Semh School Teaching Assistant - Gainsborough, United Kingdom - Castles Education LLP

Description

Castles Education provides a specialist education for students aged 7 to 16 with social emotional and mental health needs.

Our vision is to
change lives for the better through personalised learning, nurture and preparation for life and our values are
:
HIGH EXPECTATIONS, UNDERSTANDING, POSITIVITY, RESPECT and
EQUITY. We are an independent school but all our places are funded by Local Authorities.

All of our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans and we have an outstanding reputation for our dedication to inclusion.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (Learning and Behaviour Mentor) to support our pupils both in and out of the classroom.

You will work with our students to ensure they flourish educationally, socially and developmentally.

You will need to build strong positive relationships with young people who may have experienced a range of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Your approach will be aligned to our school culture based on trauma-informed practice, nurture and restorative practice.

Our class sizes are 6 pupils or fewer. You will also supervise our pupils outside the classroom, e.g. before and after school and during break and lunch.

To be considered for this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Experience of working With children with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) / or SEN needs.
• Experience of Managing challenging behaviour using varied strategies and Trauma Informed Approach.
• Demonstrate patience and understanding, be nonjudgmental and have a good sense of humour.
• Be able to identify existing and potential barriers to students' learning and help them to overcome them.
• Be able to support the teachers and other professionals involved in the care of our students Providing classroom support to children with ASD, Speech and Communication Difficulties, ADHD and Severe Social Anxieties.
• Demonstrate a nurturing and supportive nature with good behaviour management skills

- be able to deliver interventions. (training will be provided)

• A willingness to learn and develop any existing skills and understandings of this sector.

The following are preferable but not necessarily essential:

• A relevant NVQ 2 or equivalent
• An understanding of the challenges of SEMH teaching.
• Resilient
• Flexible

This is an exciting and varied role where you will be able to make a tangible, positive difference to the lives of the pupils you will support.

The job is demanding but immensely rewarding.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.


Castles Futures are committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.

Job Type:
Permanent


Salary:
£17,903.00-£19,246.00 per year


Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• GAINSBOROUGH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person