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Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £384.60 - £450 P/W
Location: Handsworth
**About the role**
As a SEMH Teaching assistant you will be catering to students with social emotional and mental health difficulties who may have a range of complex needs. You will be the first point of contact for any additional support a student would require on a 1-1 basis. No two days will ever be the same so thinking on your feet and a willingness to get stuck in from day one is essential. The ideal Teaching Assistant will have a background in working with children with challenging behaviour and supporting students with severe SEN needs.
**About the school**
Residing in the inner-city area of Handsworth, our school offers a diverse and inclusive learning space for students of all faiths and backgrounds. Creating a happy, stimulating and caring learning environment our team of extremely talented and dedicated staff want nothing more than seeing our students grow academically and as individuals. We aim to provide the highest quality of education to our local community, ensuring that all our young learners are given the guidance, nature and support that they need to reach their utmost potential.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
Competitive daily rate
PAYE Paid weekly
Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course
**Role Requirements**
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is essential.
Previous experience working in Educational or Care is desirable.
A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
**Are you interested?**
If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to