Behaviour Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant specializing in SEMH to join their supportive team. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of primary-aged children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will work closely with students, applying your skills in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to foster a positive learning environment. If you are passionate about supporting young people and have experience in educational settings, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs is essential.
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged children with SEMH and other learning needs.
• Manage challenging behaviour and develop relationships with pupils.

Skills

Behaviour Management

De-escalation Techniques

Safeguarding in Schools

Experience with SEND

Resilience

Job description

Job Description:

A specialist school in Skelmersdale is seeking individuals with experience supporting students in their learning. If you are passionate about supporting young people, especially students requiring further development in their learning, this could be the role for you. The school caters to primary-aged children with SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health needs), as well as other needs such as autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. The role involves managing challenging behaviour, so previous experience with de-escalation techniques is required. The school is smaller than average, with around 50 pupils and small class sizes (6-12 pupils).

As a Teaching Assistant specialising in SEMH, you should be reliable, resilient, and supportive. Experience with behaviour management and de-escalation techniques is necessary; training in techniques like Team Teach is desirable but not essential. The role may involve working 1-1 with pupils based on the relationships you develop. It is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, starting in September 2024, with potential for a permanent role for the right candidate.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong understanding of safeguarding in schools
• High expectations of student behaviour and strategies for challenging behaviour
• Experience working with children with SEND and SEMH needs

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults with SEND or SEMH needs
• Understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation
• Strong work ethic and full-time availability

Application Details:

If interested, contact John Boddington at 01772 540 740 ext. 3005 and click the apply button. If you know someone suitable, you can refer them and receive £150 shopping vouchers when we place them.

This is a temporary position unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people. You will need to provide an up-to-date DBS or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, along with other compliance checks.

Axcis Education offers temporary, short-term, long-term, and permanent roles. You must be qualified and prepared for a face-to-face interview. Salary depends on skills and experience.