Behaviour Support Assistant

GSL Education; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education are seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Market Weighton. You will support pupils with behavioural, emotional or social needs during school hours and work closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help pupils engage with learning, and contribute to a calm, safe learning environment in line with school policies. This role is full-time/term-time with a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Confident working with children and young people.
• Passionate about supporting behavioural or emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils requiring behavioural or emotional support.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage positive attitudes towards learning.
• Support pupils in managing emotions and developing coping and communication strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and help pupils understand the impact of their choices.
• Assist teachers in maintaining a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour and follow school policies.

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Location: Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Term-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours 8:00am until 16:00pm

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

GSL Education are currently seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in the Market Weighton area. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic individual who is committed to making a positive difference to pupils' lives.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team to support pupils who may experience behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.

About the Role as a SEMH Teaching Assistant

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who require additional behavioural or emotional support.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage positive attitudes towards learning.

• Support pupils in managing their emotions and developing appropriate coping and communication strategies.

• Promote positive behaviour and help pupils understand the impact of their choices.

• Assist teachers in maintaining a calm, safe and positive learning environment.

• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviour.

• Follow individual behaviour support plans and school policies.

• Help pupils re-engage with learning following periods of dysregulation or challenging behaviour.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SEN staff and external professionals where appropriate.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support pupils' social and emotional development.

The Ideal Behaviour Support Assistant will:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, calm and resilient.

• Confident working with children and young people.

• Passionate about supporting pupils with additional behavioural or emotional needs.

• Able to build strong professional relationships based on trust and respect.

• Consistent and confident when setting boundaries.

• Able to remain calm under pressure.

• Positive, approachable and encouraging.

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Previous experience working within a school, youth setting, care environment or supporting children with additional needs would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Why Work With GSL Education?

GSL Education are committed to supporting education professionals in finding rewarding roles where they can make a genuine difference. We work closely with schools to match talented individuals with opportunities that suit their skills, experience and career goals.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience in behaviour support, pastoral care, SEND or education.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and ready to help young people overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.