Behaviour Support

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health/SEMH Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable students in a specialist SEMH school. This role emphasizes restorative practices and building strong relationships to aid the personal and educational growth of students aged 11-16. You'll work closely with SEN specialists and engage with the community to create a supportive environment that fosters independence and resilience. If you are passionate about making a difference and helping students navigate their challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Networking with SEN Professionals

Training from Clinical Psychologists

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children, especially those with SEMH issues.
• Understanding of restorative practices and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage students' social, emotional, and personal development.
• Build strong relationships with students to foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Restorative Practices

Behavior Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Training in Mental Health Support

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Behaviour Support - Aspiring Criminal Justice - Bracknell

Focused on Restorative Processes, Education, and Training for Aspiring Criminal Justice Officers.

Working 1:1 and in small groups with students who have experienced significant trauma, emphasizing restorative practices. These practices underpin all activities within this specialist SEMH School.

The SEMH school seeks someone sincere who understands what it takes to work with society's most vulnerable students. Your primary role as a Mental Health/SEMH Teaching Assistant is to support and encourage the social, emotional, learning, behavioral, and personal development of individual children. Can you demonstrate the value of education to a child? Can you help equip them with skills to become less vulnerable and less susceptible to manipulation?

Your goal is to give pupils skills that foster independence, aiming to prevent their entry into the criminal justice system. This LSA role focuses on positive engagement, deploying restorative practices, and embodying a supportive way of being, while also sharing your professional self with the students. Building strong relationships is essential, as no significant learning will occur without them. The role specializes in working with students who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health issues and wellness concerns. Each student will have unique objectives both in and out of school; some may live in supported housing after leaving, while others may attend college. Engaging parents, guardians, and the community is also a key aspect of the school's role.

Behavior is only one aspect of this role and often reflects unmet needs. It is crucial to understand the backgrounds and traumas students have experienced and to set clear objectives that make them feel valued within education.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Opportunity to work with SEN specialists at the top of their field, alongside like-minded graduates with similar aspirations
• Shadowing and mirroring outstanding SEN professionals, including Clinical Psychologists and Therapists
• Excellent training ground for aspiring Criminal and Youth Justice Officers
• Working at a specialist SEMH school for students aged 11-16 with complex social needs, from diverse backgrounds