Behaviour-Focused Teaching Assistant: Full-Time Support & Training

Supply Desk; Burnham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a calm and patient Behaviour-Focused Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Burnham. You will use behaviour management strategies to support pupils, help develop emotional regulation and confidence, and work with teachers, SENCOs and families to implement agreed plans.

This full-time role offers training, safeguarding responsibilities, and opportunities to contribute to positive student outcomes and an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Strong behaviour management skills and understanding of positive behaviour strategies.
• Understanding safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Current enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate behaviour management strategies to encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, independence and social skills.
• Identify potential triggers and behaviours of concern, using appropriate strategies to help students manage difficult situations.
• Work with students across a range of abilities and needs, adapting support to meet individual requirements.
• Support students who may have SEND, SEMH, or additional behavioural needs.
• Encourage students to engage positively with their learning and develop positive attitudes towards school.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students' behaviour, progress, engagement and wellbeing, communicating concerns to relevant staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, parents and the wider school team to support individual students.
• Implement agreed behaviour support plans, individual strategies and school policies consistently.
• Support students during lessons, break times, lunchtimes, school activities and other situations where behavioural support may be required.
• Assist with classroom preparation, learning resources and activities that promote positive engagement.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Observational skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Supply Desk is seeking a calm and patient Behaviour-Focused Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Burnham. You will use behaviour management strategies to support pupils, help develop emotional regulation and confidence, and work with teachers, SENCOs and families to implement agreed plans.

This full-time role offers training, safeguarding responsibilities, and opportunities to contribute to positive student outcomes and an inclusive learning environment.