About the role:
justteachers are recruiting for a full-time temporary to permanent Teaching Assistant to start ASAP at a specialist educational provision in Newark (NG22) supporting pupils aged 5-19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional learning requirements.
This specialist setting provides a nurturing and structured learning environment for pupils who benefit from smaller class sizes, personalised support and strong pastoral care. The school is committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve positive academic and personal outcomes.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide classroom-based and pastoral support throughout the school day. You will help pupils access learning, regulate emotions, develop positive relationships and build the skills needed to achieve success both in school and beyond.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to secure a long-term career within specialist education, with the role offering the potential to become permanent following a successful temporary period.
Key Responsibilities:
Support pupils within lessons and structured learning activities.
Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
Assist with personalised learning programmes and intervention activities.
Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
Encourage engagement, attendance and participation in learning.
Support pupils with social, emotional and communication development.
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and pastoral teams.
Monitor pupil progress and wellbeing.
Contribute to a safe and nurturing learning environment.
Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times.
Pre-requisites:
Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
Experience supporting SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.
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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.
Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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