Teaching Assistant - Male

Are you looking to kickstart your career in education and gain experience in a setting where you can be challenged and mentored? Got experience as a Teaching Assistant and want to apply it to help students with SEMH needs? Or are you a Graduate with an interest of exploring the world of education? At GSL we are looking for passionate people to join our team and make a difference to children's lives!  GSL are recruiting for a Male Teaching Assistant for a friendly school in the Grays area, this role will be with children with SEMH and behavioural needs and you will provide the support they need to thrive and learn and be a positive role model.  As a  SEMH  Teaching Assistant, you will be a crucial part of our mission to create an environment where every student can thrive academically and personally, regardless of their social, emotional, or mental health challenges. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide individualized support and implement strategies that promote positive behaviour and  wellbeing .     Learning Support Assistant - Teaching Assistant - TA - Education and Training -  Grays     Position:   SEMH  Teaching Assistant   Location: Grays Salary Scale: £80-£100    Contract Type: Full-time      Responsibilities:     As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs.   Implement strategies and interventions to support the social and emotional development of students.   As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will  collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies to address specific needs.   Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.   As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will  monitor and assess the progress of students, providing feedback to teachers and parents.   Contribute to the development and implementation of behaviour support plans.     Qualifications and Skills:     Proven experience in a similar Teaching Assistant role is advantageous.   Empathy and a genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH needs.   As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will have strong communication and interpersonal skills.   Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and parents.   As an SEMH Teaching Assistant you will have or be willing to learn knowledge of relevant SEMH strategies and interventions.   What We Offer:     Competitive pay rates   Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses, at GSL we support your professional development!   A supportive and collaborative work environment   Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement   An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives       What happens now?       Upon application, one of our dedicated consultants will call you to discuss your suitability for the role and what you are looking for.   You will receive full support through the registration process from our consultants and compliance team, as well as the DBS application process.   We will create you a tailored profile that stands out from the crowd ( i.e  other agencies and applicants) and explore our network of schools to find you the right fit!    Any questions about opportunities or the process to work with GSL, contact me at  nancy.woodgsleducation !       Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that   successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.    If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.