Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed Start Date: ASAP Salary: £140 - £160 per day Do you have experience supporting secondary school students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs? Are you confident supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour? Are you a patient and adaptable Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with students? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school based in Berwick-upon-Tweed that is looking for a supportive and resilient Teaching Assistant. The school is looking for someone who can build positive relationships with students and contribute towards a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment. The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a short-term basis with an ASAP start. The successful Teaching Assistant will support secondary-aged students with SEMH needs in the classroom, working alongside teaching staff to encourage engagement, manage behaviour and provide additional support where required. The successful Teaching Assistant will have: • Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting • Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs • Experience within a secondary school is desirable • Strong behaviour management and communication skills • A patient and resilient approach • The ability to build positive relationships with students In return for the above you can expect to receive: • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel • Market leading rates of pay • TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.  Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment