Teaching Assistant SEMH
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reach Education Ltd are looking for a Teaching Assistant who can work 1-1 with an SEND Pupil based in a Sheffield School.
The Teaching Assistant role is to start ASAP until the end of the Academic year , Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Term time only.
The Year 9 pupil has very complex needs which can present with challenging behaviour. The pupil has learning disabilities, ASD and suffers with seizures.
The pupil has gone through severe trauma from an early age and is currently a Looked After Child, therefore, we require a strong-minded individual who is resilient and shows compassion and understanding and who has a passion to contributing to supporting this pupil.
This Teaching Assistant role is working 1-1 with a pupil who needs routine and regular support from staff who know and understand them, we require commitment to work 5 days per week in term time.
This position is challenging but extremely rewarding, building a relationship with the pupil, and seeing positive changes whist working with an amazing team of staff.
Working on a long-term assignment allows you to become part of the team and build relationships with staff, pupil, and outside specialists.
Responsibilities- The Teaching Assistant will need a positive approach and be able to adapt quickly with any given situation.
- The applicant will require experience of supporting children or young adults with Social, Emotional Mental Health and Autism.
- Able to provide a safe, engaging, and caring environment.
- A proven track record of being able to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
- Team Teach Training would be advantageous - training can be given
- Be able to maximize the pupil’s quality of life.
- Liaise with outside teams including Behavioural Specialists and Education Psychologists.
Qualifications
- Teaching Assistant Qualification preferred but not essential
- Social Care Qualification preferred but not essential.
- Experience with SEMH, ASD and Learning Disabilities.
- Experience of working with challenging behaviour.
- You will have the support from Reach Education as well as from the school.
- You will be enrolled into a pension scheme.
- You will be paid via PAYE not an umbrella company
Employment Type Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Beginning of employment ASAP Duration of employment ongoing Industry Education Job Location Sheffield Working Hours 8.30 am - 3.30 pm Monday to Friday. Term Time only. Base Salary £76.20 Per day Date posted January 23, 2023 Valid through February 28, 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant SEMH roles across Reach Education's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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