SEMH Teaching Assistant
Salary/Rate:£100-£120 per day PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Epping Forest
County:Essex
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:6706
Post Date:07.07.25
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Epping
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Immediate Start
Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, we are working with an inspiring setting in Epping. This setting provides support to primary aged students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs. They are looking for enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistants to make a difference to these students lives by acting as a positive role model as well as providing good academic knowledge, you will need to provide support in lessons to ensure the best is achieved from each student. The students may have challenging behaviour so being confident in managing this is essential.
Why work with us?
- We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide you with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
- Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help you navigate the job search process more effectively.
- Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
- Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
- One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
- Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made
If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing harry@psinclusion.co.uk
Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this.
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