Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This role involves creating positive relationships to influence behaviour regulation and improve academic outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEMH students and be able to collaborate effectively with teachers and support staff. With flexible work options and access to professional development courses, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in education.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Access to CPD courses

Flexible work options

Refer a friend scheme

Industry recognition through awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or passion for improving outcomes.
• Outgoing and confident in managing behavioural difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to support students with SEMH.
• Provide individual and small group support to students.

Skills

Behaviour Management Strategies

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

Collaboration with Teachers

Support for Students

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Qualification in Team Teach

Job description

Role: Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location:

Shrewsbury

Client:

Protocol Education

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

68831e591c07

Job Views:

22

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Role: Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Shrewsbury

A school in Walsall offers an excellent opportunity for a Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) by building rapport and creating positive relationships to influence behaviour regulation.

If you have experience as a Teaching Assistant or are passionate about improving outcomes for young people, this role is suitable for you. You should be outgoing and confident in managing behavioural difficulties and re-engaging students in education.

We are looking for a Behaviour Specialist who:

• Can develop and implement strategies to support students with SEMH in managing behaviour and improving academic outcomes.
• Collaborates with teachers and support staff to support SEMH needs.
• Provides individual and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Possesses a Bachelor's degree in psychology, counselling, social work, or related field (desirable but not essential).
• Has experience working with students with SEMH needs.
• Knows behaviour management strategies or is willing to learn.
• Having a qualification in Team Teach and experience with SEMH students is desirable but not essential.

What Protocol can offer:

• A dedicated consultant to help find the right role for you.
• Access to over 50 CPD courses to further your career.
• Flexible work options — full-time, part-time, daily, long-term, or permanent.
• Refer a friend scheme: £50 for successful referrals.
• Recognition within the industry through awards and accreditations.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant role, please apply now or contact Alanna at 01902 313820 or email [emailprotected].

All applicants need the appropriate qualifications and training. For more details, see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website.

Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanence later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and will conduct safeguarding checks, including possible online searches, in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. We offer free safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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