Teaching Assistant

GSL Education are looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision school based in Portsmouth. The school is a Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) provision which provides education for those pupils who have been permanently excluded from mainstream school. The school also offers a provision for those pupils with medical/mental health needs which prevent them from accessing their mainstream place. THE IDEAL SEMH TEACHING ASSISTANT: Must be a patient and reliable Be able to work well in a team Be proactive in meeting student's needs Have 1:1 experience with children with SEN/SEMH Should be able to empathise with their pupils and be able to set a good example THE SEMH TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLE: Supporting the teaching and learning of SEN pupils across the school, working with struggling pupils or those who have become stifled by the curriculum Helping them meet their potential through smaller booster groups and 1:1 session Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs Working closely with the SENCO to monitor and advance developments in both academic and social areas CONTRACT DETAILS Location – Portsmouth Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant Type of work - Group and One to One (1:1) sessions Start date - ASAP Duration/Likely Duration – Ongoing Contract type - Temp to Perm Full-time/part time Minimum rate of pay - £76.92 to £95 per day Hours - 8:30 – 15:30pm SEMH Teaching Assistant To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you should:  Have the right to work in the UK.  Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.  Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education    Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.   Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.  For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEMH Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online