Behaviour Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable students in a calm and nurturing environment. This role involves developing personalized support plans, implementing strategies to de-escalate challenging situations, and fostering a safe learning atmosphere. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification and experience in education, along with a patient and caring demeanor. Join a team that values your contributions and offers market-leading pay rates, along with opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and Certificates

24/7 Consultant Support

Referral Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification and experience in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized support plans for students with SEMH needs.
• Assist in delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual learning styles.

Skills

Patience

Communication Skills

Understanding of Child Protection

Experience with SEMH Students

Education

Level 3 Qualification

6 Months Experience in Education

Job description

Teacher Active is proud to be working with secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent that support vulnerable students with Autism and SEMH needs ranging from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Challenging behaviour. The schools cater to children and students with needs such as disruptive behaviour, outbursts of verbal and physical frustration, ADHD and Autism.

The schools we work with pride 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 a SEMH Teaching 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 SEMH, 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 SEMH 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. We have experienced and dedicated SEND Consultants choosing placements that suit your availability, preference, and skills.

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 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 £200 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.

If you are interested in this position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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