SEMH Assistant

Cherry Tree Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an SEMH Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, empathetic and resilient SEMH Assistant who has experience of working with children with special education needs, in particular SEMH.

The successful candidate will have:

· experience in developing social skills in young children with a solid understanding of issues surrounding SEMH and ASD and the challenges this brings for children

· an understanding of or be trained in therapeutic approaches

· a positive, energetic and flexible approach to the role

· good behaviour management skills

· excellent communication and organisational skills

· a passion for working with children with additional needs and be a positive and enthusiastic team player

We can offer you:

· well-motivated children who are eager to learn

· a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff

· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff

· a commitment to continued professional development and networking across our trust

Cherry Tree Primary School is one of 11 schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work., Cherry Tree Primary School and Nursery is one of the eleven schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

The hours are 8:40am to 3:15pm (including a 30 minute break), Monday to Friday - One day per week to work an additional 30 minutes (this can be either before or after school). 31 hours per week, term time (plus 5 INSET days), 39 weeks per year.

Salary Scale 5, Point 10 (Range 10-13). Actual starting salary £20,415 per annum (including paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods).