Mental Health Teaching Assistant, Southwark

Mental Health Teaching Assistant Southwark September Start A large multi-cultural secondary school in Southwark is recruiting an experienced teaching assistant to start mid-September. This is a full-time post, working hours are 8am-4pm. The school boasts state of the art equipment and benefits from having a large separate SEN department, which caters for various SEN and EAL needs. You will be required to support several students who have an EHCP for SEMH and present challenging behaviour. The selected applicants must have previous SEN experience, especially with SEMH and associated needs. Experience in a PRU would be advantageous. As well as supporting students on a 1:1 basis, you will also be required to support whole classes when needed. You may be required to teach students on a 1:1 basis, as directed by the class teacher. Many of the students are disengaged, therefore you will need to be resilient and calm, preparing to put in the time required to build relationships with the students you support. For candidates who commit, the school can offer excellent rates of pay, as well as a friendly and stable working environment. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS if your current DBS is not on the update service. Timeplan is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation. If you are looking for a rewarding role in SEND and want to make difference, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV today or you can contact Keizsha Armstrong on (phone number removed) or via email CORONAVIRUS NOTICE: TimePlan Education are still recruiting for staff during this time. All interviews for positions will be conducted over the telephone and all forms and documents submitted online