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SEMH Teaching Assistant 
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2024 
Salary: £84 to £97 a day. 
Contract Type: Contract, Full-Time

GSL Education is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant for an Pupil Refferal Unit in Hull. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and dedicated team of staff, providing high quality education to children and young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role is to Teach Humanities, and potentially cover some English & Food Tech.

About the School:

Many pupils at the School are helped to develop their holistic needs when they may have struggled to succeed in another school. 
The School have a maximum of 55 Students, and only provide KS3 & KS4.
Many of their students have more challenging & complex background, with a rigorous and academic education which challenges them, not only academically, but also in the terms of their place in society.
Some of these students have been permanently excluded from Mainstream School
The School aims to aims to help young people strive to develop positive behaviours and constructive attitudes and to overcome barriers to learning.
SEMH Teaching Assistat Job Role: 

Supporting SEMH students to access the mainstream curriculum as part of, and following, alternative provision interventions.
Acting as a key worker for students with an EHCP.
Preparing and completing Annual Review/Transition paperwork, ISPs, strategy sheets and attending annual review / PIP review meetings.
Working with the class teacher on differentiation.
Providing feedback and helping with assessments.
Potentially working with small groups or in a 1:1 setting.
SEMH Teaching Assistant Requirements:

Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to establish positive relationships with challenging learners.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
A genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH needs and a commitment to their holistic development.
Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude in the face of challenging situations.
At least 6 months experience working with young people with additional needs or behavioural challenges.
Experience creating personalised curriculums and learning plans.
Knowledgeable about behaviours linked to a range of additional needs including trauma, social, emotional, and mental health needs, ADHD, and Autism.
Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
For more information or to apply for the position of Humanities Teacher in Hull, please contact Dena Gilles at GSL Education’s Hull Yorkshire Branch as soon as possible. Alternatively, please send your CV via the application link today