Primary Social, emotional and mental health Teaching Assistant

Exclusive Education is looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a SEN school in St Helens. This role is for 5 days per week, is to start as soon as possible working full time. The role is to work with pupils in KS1 supporting with Social, Emotional and mental health needs and challenging behaviour. 

The ideal candidate will have previous Teaching Assistant experience, working with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Previous experience working with pupils within a school setting is desirable but school are happy to consider candidates with other experience of working with children and young people from other settings including sports coaching, residential and care.  

In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria; 

  • Hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3) (desirable) 
  • Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident 
  • Have previous experience of working with children in the last 2 years  
  • Excellent knowledge of the full curriculum and assessment frameworks 
  • Previous KS1 experience  
  • Experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs  
  • Two references working with children  
  • Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one 

In return Exclusive Education can offer; 

  • Excellent rates of pay 
  • Direct links to local schools 
  • Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability 
  • Commitment to quality and safeguarding 
  • A fast clearance process  

If you are interested in the above role or any other teaching opportunities then please send your CV to enquiries@exclusiveeducation.co.uk 

If this role does not match what you are looking for then please contact us on 01925 594940 to find out about other opportunities we have available. 

You will be working with an experienced team of education specialist whose sole focus is on the Special Educational Needs sector.  

If you know of any other Teachers, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisors seeking work within the North West then please send on their details to Exclusive Education to earn £50 worth of vouchers*