Teaching Assistant

A Secondary School in Manchester are looking for a mentor to work with young people who can be a positive role model for pupils who are disengaged with their studies.

We are recruiting individuals to work closely with those who have challenging behaviours and social/emotional difficulties, additional needs with their learning and some who have mental health issues also.

This role will be challenging but highly rewarding seeing the difference you are making to these young people’s lives.

Within this environment you will be tasked with the following roles and responsibilities:

• Provide opportunities to progress academically, socially and emotionally
• Leading by example as a role model
• Leading sports and activity sessions
• Have an understanding of individuals personalities and needs
• Offer guidance and mentoring
• Have an understanding/interest in sports
• Provide a safe environment to learn
• Deal with any challenging or disruptive behaviour
• Offer advice and support
• Develop self-confidence, positive self-image and independence
• Fully compliant in safeguarding policies and procedures

The environment of this SEMH School is unlike that of a mainstream school as it is much more nurturing, pastoral, student focused and personal, giving you the chance to really have an impact and create a relationship with the students.

Requirements for this role include:

• Experience working with children in any professional setting
• Experience working in care or with vulnerable people if you don’t have the above
• Sports background
• A strong personality
• A DBS on the update service is preferred but not a necessity
• Ability to attain a reference from working with children or care

For more information, please call Gabby 0161 393 6725 or email gabbye@prosperoteaching.com

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