Are you an experienced SEN TA who specialises in working with challenging behaviours?

Are you passionate about supporting young people in an inclusive way and looking for a new challenge?

Chalk Education are recruiting for a strong SEMH Teaching Assistant to ASAP within a school in Thatcham The post is Mon - Fri and is a long term on going.

Job Description

This role will involve supporting pupils who display challenging behaviours, on a 1:1 basis/small groups or whole class. Experience and understanding of a range of SEND is helpful and knowledge of skills such as de-escalation is beneficial. Individuals need to be resilient to be able to handle days with heightened emotions from students and occasional disputes between peers.

This role will suit a positive Mentor who is resilient and flexible. The school provides excellent facilities and services. You will work closely with the class teacher assisting with lessons and activities while providing a happy and safe learning environment for the pupils.

To be considered for this Behaviour Mentor role you will need:

· Experience supporting young people with SEMH/Challenging behaviour

· Ideal would be De-escalation / positive handling training

· A positive attitude and flexible approach

Additional requirements:

o References confirming suitability for role

o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service

o Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants

- Continual professional development through online training

- Competitive pay rates related to your experience

- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions

- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

For more info please contact Jas on 07961 672488 or email Jas@chalkeducation.com

About Us

Our direction, and long-term target is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We aim to offer a personal solution to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We are made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal – to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike. We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies.

The Legal Bit

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