SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Barnsley, South Yorkshire Grade 4 £19,802 - £21,106 annual (ACTUAL SALARY) 33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 5 inset days ABOUT US Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy . Springwell Alternative Academy works in partnership with local primary and secondary schools to provide alternative education pathways/ day 6 provision. https://springwellacademies.co.uk/ Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our VALUES - KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE THE ROLE As a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant at our special school in Barnsley, you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes: Getting the classroom ready for lessons Listening to children read Helping those who need extra support Preparing resources Completing records Leading small and whole class group work THE CANDIDATE Experience in a school or similar setting IDEALLY experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs MUST be educated with GCSE Maths and English NVQ L3 qualification, working towards or willing to complete Ideally a car driver SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for a grade 4 Teaching Assistant is £19,802 actual annual salary working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/careers/why-join-us/ NEXT STEPS For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. PLEASE NOTE AN APPLICATION FORM WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE TPBN1_UKTJ