Behaviour Support Assistant

GSL Education; Oldham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a dedicated SEMH base within a mainstream school in Oldham. This full-time, long-term role suits a calm, resilient behaviour specialist who can build trusted relationships with pupils with SEMH needs and help them stay regulated and included in school life.

You will support pupils with SEMH in both base and classroom settings, use de-escalation techniques, follow individual plans, and liaise with teachers and parents to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs in a school setting.
• Experience in SEMH base or specialist setting is desirable.
• NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
• Fluent spoken English essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in the base and mainstream lessons.
• Build trusting relationships and help pupils regulate emotions.
• Apply de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Follow behaviour plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Deliver 1:1 or small group interventions for learning and wellbeing.
• Liaise with parents, SENCO and wider support team.

Skills

Calm, resilient approach

Strong communication skills

Fluent English

De-escalation training

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Specialist - Oldham

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £95-£120 per day (supply) / £18,525-£23,400 per annum, actual salary
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in a dedicated SEMH base within a mainstream school in Oldham. This full-time, long-term role suits a calm, resilient behaviour specialist who can build trusted relationships with pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and help them stay regulated, engaged and included in school life.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs within the base and, where appropriate, in mainstream lessons, under the direction of the class teacher, SENCO and base lead
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who find it difficult to regulate their emotions and behaviour
• Use de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies to prevent incidents and keep pupils and staff safe
• Follow individual behaviour plans, risk assessments and the school's behaviour policy consistently
• Support emotional regulation using approaches such as Zones of Regulation, emotion coaching and restorative conversations
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to support learning, social skills and emotional wellbeing
• Support progress towards EHCP and SEND support plan targets, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
• Support transitions and unstructured times, including break and lunchtime
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals as part of the wider support team
• Follow school safeguarding procedures at all times

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour in a school or similar setting
• Experience of working in a SEMH base, resourced provision or specialist setting is desirable
• Team Teach or equivalent de-escalation training desirable
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent qualification/experience
• Calm, resilient and consistent approach, with the ability to stay composed under pressure
• Strong communication skills with pupils, staff and families
• Willingness to undertake relevant SEND and behaviour training where required
• Fluent, confident spoken English essential

A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.