Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

15 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Schools Support Pay Spine 7-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant – Specialist in Supporting SEMH Needs

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: School Support Pay Scale 7 – 11

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you believe in fostering inclusion, resilience, and positive relationships to help young people thrive? Kingsway Park High School (KPHS) is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work closely with our students, empowering them to achieve their full potential.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant specializing in SEMH support, you will:

Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs, including those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Use co-regulation techniques, restorative approaches, and emotional support strategies to help students manage their feelings and behaviours.
Collaborate with teachers and staff to develop and deliver interventions targeting social, emotional, and communication skills.
Support individual and small-group activities designed to build confidence, independence, and resilience.
Contribute to the creation and implementation of individual SEND Passports and SEMH action plans.
Act as a trusted mentor for students, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEMH needs.
Understands the importance of inclusion and equity in education.
Has strong interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
Is proactive and adaptable, with the ability to respond to the diverse needs of students.
Has experience or an interest in working with young people in education, care, or youth settings.
Is eager to develop their knowledge and skills through professional development and training.

Why Join Us?

At Kingsway Park High School, we are committed to our ethos: "We Cooperate. We Pioneer. We Belong." By joining our team, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community that values the unique contributions of every member. You will have access to training in SEMH strategies, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to make a difference and share our vision for inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.altusep.com or contact recruitment@altusep.com or 01706 769999.

Be the difference that helps students with SEMH needs reach their full potential at Kingsway Park High School.

Kingsway Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Our school follows safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including verifying identity, qualifications, and eligibility to work in the UK. Safeguarding and child protection training will be provided as part of your induction and ongoing professional development.

The safety and wellbeing of our students is at the heart of everything we do.

What the school offers its staff

Reward Package & Additional Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package, including membership of our outstanding Teachers’ Pension Scheme; our ‘Employee Benefits Program which provides a range of options including:

Our Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Free access to Employee Assistance Programme, offering guidance, support, and counselling on a range of subjects with a 24/7 phoneline and wellbeing app.
Access to the Altus-Your Trust membership deal, providing discounts to memberships and joining fees on all Your Trust fitness centres across Rochdale.
Access to the Highfield Hospital private “MyWay” healthcare membership plan, from £19.99 per month.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.