Graduate Secondary Learning Support Assistant – SEMH

Graduate Secondary Learning Support Assistant – SEMH – Core Subject or Psychology Graduates

With mental health being at the forefront of children’s well being and educational experience, are you passionate about providing opportunities for young people to be independent, confident and healthy throughout school and later life.

Secondary Learning Support Assistant:

• Supporting the Learning Support/SEN team with interventions
• Access to all staff training and even training throughout other schools within the academy
• Full-time, long-term role, paid up to £325 per week
• Shortlisting on an ongoing basis – simply send your CV
• Starting after the Christmas holidays

About You:

• You will need a minimum of a 2:1 degree, preferably in a Core Subject or Psychology
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to education and ensuring equal opportunities is essential
• Previous experience with children or young people, particularly in SEN extremely advantageous
• You will need empathy, patience and resilience

About the Role:

• 1:1 and small group interventions with students with social, emotional and mental health needs, in order to understand and manage emotions
• Classroom support to ensure the young people you work with are engaged and learning
• Some students have social, emotional and mental health barriers to learning
• You will need additional nurturing interventions which are supported by the SENCo

About the School:

• Warm and welcoming Secondary School located in the heart or Birmingham (B8)
• Incredibly supportive SENCO and SLT and general staff team
• Experienced Mentor to give you the best opportunities to progress
• Excellent CPD and training for all staff, temporary and permanent
• Fabulous resources with themed interventions rooms to enable creativity

If you think you have what it takes to succeed as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant apply to join this fabulous school in Birmingham!