Teaching Assistant

Exclusion room Teaching Assistant - Warrington - January start Are you looking for full time work in Warrington? Do you have a passion for working with children with SEMH (social, emotional, mental health needs)? Are you strong with positive behaviour management? We are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a secondary school near Warrington on a full time basis. The role will start after the Christmas break and will be full time for the rest of the current academic year, until July 2025. You will be required to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working in a school and supporting children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons, such as: Children in Looked After Care Anxiety Exclusion Speech and language difficulties Physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties Young offenders PTSD or other trauma You must have: Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous The school will consider candidates that have experience in youth work backgrounds, or similar roles Confidence to make decisions quickly Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students Empathy and understanding Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and development This is a fantastic opportunity, to help enrich and improve vulnerable young people's lives. You will be working with an excellent team and joining a fantastic school where you can make a difference, playing a key role in the development of students. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Be able to work full time Monday to Friday Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two year If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people

Location: Warrington, GB

Posted Date: 1/9/2025