SEMH Teaching Assistant | Leeds

Axcis Education Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Axcis Education is working with an Alternative Education Provision based in Leeds who are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and resilient Behaviour Support Worker. This role is available for an immediate start and involves working with students aged 7 to 16 who have autism, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and other associated conditions. The successful candidate will have experience supporting children and young people with complex needs and will be adept at establishing positive relationships to engage and motivate students.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide support to students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis to address learning barriers.
2. Plan and deliver targeted interventions to help students develop new skills and build self-esteem.
3. Adapt your approach to meet the diverse learning and emotional needs of students.
4. Use various de-escalation techniques to assist students in crisis.
5. Build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
6. Maintain detailed records of student progress, attendance, engagement, and behaviour.
7. Participate in student review meetings to ensure that support packages are effective.

Requirements:

1. Experience supporting students with Autism and SEMH.
2. Proficiency in using de-escalation techniques; current Team Teach certification is highly desirable.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.

Behaviour Support Workers who are interested in this role are encouraged to contact us at their earliest opportunity. INDLEE

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Andrew Masterman on 0113 513 1717 l 8005.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Andrew Masterman

Telephone: [phone] l 8005