Location: Oxford
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £80 - £120 per day

Are you looking to work in an SEMH provision?
Do you have experience supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs?
Do you have a patient and nurturing nature?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an SEMH school in Oxford, supporting their recruitment for an SEMH Teaching Assistant. The setting is centred on students’ development, focusing on academic progress and enhancing their emotional, social, and behavioral skills.

The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this short-term role, with the potential to become a long-term placement for the right SEMH Teaching Assistant. The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be eager to develop their own skills to adapt to the children’s individual needs, and have a positive impact on the wider school.

The position will involve working with students across all Key Stages diagnosed with SEMH needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and challenging behaviors. A proactive thinker with the ability to manage situations confidently is necessary.

The successful SEMH Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children with additional needs/disabilities
• Experience working with students with SEMH and challenging behaviors
• Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance, and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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