Behaviour Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to work in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role involves developing personalized support plans for students with various needs. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and experience in educational establishments. The agency offers competitive pay and support throughout the hiring process.

Benefits

CPD Courses and certificates

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

24/7 support from consultants

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to develop personalized support plans.
• Experience supporting students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with students to implement strategies and promote a safe learning environment.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons tailored to students' needs.
• Support students in their physical, social, and mental welfare.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Effective communication

Understanding of child protection

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

West Midlands/ temporary / £90 - 120 per day

Teacher Active is proud to be working with an SEND school in Stratford-upon-Avon that supports vulnerable students with Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities/PMLD and physical disabilities. The school caters to children and students with needs such as disruptive behaviour, outbursts of verbal and physical frustration, ADHD and Autism.

The school we work with prides themselves in offering a range of support to their students by creating a calm and supportive atmosphere, this encourages the young minds to believe, achieve and succeed in anything they set out for. By building and strengthening healthy relationships with teachers, it allows the school to obtain outstanding performances and results to provide quality outcomes for the future of their students.

As an SEND Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Assistant you will be working with students, teachers and therapists to develop personalized support plans for each student while implementing strategies to de-escalate challenging situations and promote a safe learning environment. You will assist teachers to develop and deliver engaging lessons tailored to each individual student's abilities, learning styles and needs while frequently carrying out 1:1 and group learning support to students with additional needs. Working with students with SEND, you will look after their physical, social and mental welfare by creating a safe environment for them and adapting your teaching support according to the students’ needs.

The schools are looking for a dedicated and passionate SEND Teaching Assistant that can fill day to day, short term, and long term placements. They provide an abundance of experience, which can allow you to grow as a teacher while being paid at market leading rates.

The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should have the following:

• Level 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment
• A calm, patient and caring persona
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis
• Effective communication with members of internal staff

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme- Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.