Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A special school in Yeovil seeks a Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs. The role involves working closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment, focusing on engagement and participation of pupils with challenging behaviour.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with SEMH/complex needs.
• Right to work in the UK (Valid Visa).
• Able to work 3 days a week (term time only).

Responsibilities

• Support 1:1 with identified pupil in class.
• Work under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Guide pupils when they are struggling.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Rapport Building

Job description

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Client:

Five Education Recruitment Limited

Location:

Yeovil, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

The School

Five Education is working with a special school based in Yeovil to look for a Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant. The school emphasizes on delivering educative experiences to develop young people's mental and physical wellbeing on preparing pupils for adulthood. All the students that attend this school have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) to support their SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of working with children and young people who have complex needs or display challenging behaviour. You will need to be compassionate, patient and be able to establish an excellent rapport with hard-to-reach pupils.

The Role

The role is primarily supporting a Year 5 boy with challenging behaviour in engagement and participation in class, but occasionally you will work in small groups or whole class support. You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to create a positive and supportive learning environment conductive to the success of students.

Main Responsibilities

Support 1:1 with identified pupil in class and around the school

Work under the guidance of the class teacher to enable student to access the curriculum and possibly tailor tasks to their ability levels

Guide pupils when they are struggling and help them to become regulated and calm

Assist the class teacher with pupil and classroom management

Essential Criteria

Previous experience working with individuals with SEMH/complex needs

Right to work in the UK (Valid Visa)

Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary

Able to work 3 days a week (term time only), 8:30-15:30

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.



What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working



If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.



Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.



Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.



We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.



Contact Danielle on 0117 422 6167 / [emailprotected]