Hazel Tree Education are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary setting in Skelmersdale, supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Full time opportunities for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to young people and become a positive, consistent role model in their lives.
The school is looking for someone who can build trusting relationships, demonstrate positive behaviour and show young people what can be achieved through consistency, resilience, respect and high expectations.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide practical, emotional and educational support to pupils throughout the school day.
You will:
Build strong, trusting relationships with young people
Act as a positive role model, demonstrating respectful and appropriate behaviour
Support pupils with SEMH and associated additional needs
Provide 1:1 and small-group support
Encourage pupils to engage positively with learning
Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
Support pupils to regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
Reinforce positive behaviour, boundaries and expectations
Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom
Get involved in activities and engage positively with pupils
Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral/support team
Follow individual support strategies and behaviour plans
Provide a calm, consistent and reliable adult presence
This is a hands-on role where your personality, attitude and ability to connect with young people will be just as important as your previous experience.
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who can be a strong and positive role model for its pupils.
You will ideally be:
A confident and approachable
Experienced working with children or young people
Ideally experienced within SEMH, SEND, behaviour, pastoral or alternative provision
Calm and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour
Patient, empathetic and non-judgemental
Resilient and able to remain positive during difficult situations
Confident setting clear and appropriate boundaries
Someone who naturally earns the respect and trust of young people
Energetic and willing to get involved
Positive, reliable and dependable
Passionate about helping young people recognise their potential
You don't necessarily need to have worked in a school before. Experience from youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, care, residential settings, support work, the armed forces or other roles where you have supported and guided young people could be highly relevant.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to do more than simply support pupils in lessons.
You will have the opportunity to become a trusted adult and positive influence for young people who may have experienced significant challenges.
The right person will help pupils develop confidence, make positive choices, build resilience and recognise their own potential.
The role starts on a temporary basis through Hazel Tree Education, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position with the setting following a successful temporary period.
Develop Your Skills with Hazel Tree Education
You'll also have access to 70+ free CPD courses through Hazel Tree Education, helping you develop your knowledge and skills throughout your education career.
Courses include SEMH, behaviour management, Autism Awareness, ADHD, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, children's mental health and SEND.
You will need to be:
Calm and patient
Resilient and emotionally aware
Consistent in your approach
Able to build genuine and trusting relationships with children
Compassionate and non-judgemental
Able to remain calm during difficult or heightened situations
A strong communicator and team player
Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to education
You don't necessarily need to have worked in an SEMH school before. If you have relevant experience and can demonstrate the right attitude, resilience and understanding of children with additional needs, we would be keen to hear from you.
Successful candidates must have:
An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one
At least two professional references, including the most recent or current employer
The right to work in the UK
A good standard of literacy and numeracy, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
What Hazel Tree Education can offer you:
Competitive rates of pay – all pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay; rates are dependent on experience and teacher pay scale where applicable
A generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme
Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period
Full compliance with the Agency Workers’ Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay and working conditions
In-house training developed and delivered by a qualified teacher, ensuring relevant and focused support
About Hazel Tree Education
To find out more about Hazel Tree Education and why we are a first-choice agency for education staff and schools, please visit www.hazel-tree.co.uk or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Hazel Tree Education is an education-specific recruitment organisation specialising in short-term, temporary and flexible supply work across mainstream schools and alternative provisions throughout the North West.
Hazel Tree Education, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be expected to uphold professional standards and adhere to safeguarding policies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
As part of our safer recruitment and due diligence processes, successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and may be subject to online searches in accordance with our safeguarding obligations.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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SEMH Teaching Assistant in Skelmersdale employer: Hazel Tree Education Recruitment
Hazel Tree Education Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. Working in Wigan, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults with PMLD, while benefiting from ongoing training and collaboration with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. The company values employee well-being and provides a nurturing environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
Hazel Tree Education Recruitment Recruitment Team
