Behaviour Support Assistant - SEMH School (Primary Age)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Ongoing CPD and training

Supportive school environment

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant for a SEMH primary setting in Stoke-on-Trent. You will support pupils on 1:1 and in small groups, helping them regulate emotions, engage in learning and achieve positive behaviours.

The role requires a calm, patient, nurturing approach, with experience supporting children or young people, strong communication skills and a DBS via Update Service or willingness to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Calm, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Helping children regulate emotions and behaviour.
• Encouraging engagement in learning.
• Supporting positive behaviour strategies.
• Building confidence and resilience.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour support

Youth work

Residential care

Children's support work

Sports coaching

SEND support

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - SEMH School (Primary Age)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Pay rate: £103 - £125 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Temporary with long-term and permanent opportunities
Working pattern: Full-time / Part-time

Looking for a rewarding role supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Teaching Personnel are working with a specialist SEMH primary school in Stoke-on-Trent seeking Behaviour Support Assistants to join their team.

Many of the pupils require patient, consistent adults who can build positive relationships and help them engage in learning and school life.

Experience we'd love to see:

• SEMH support
• Behaviour support
• Youth work
• Residential care
• Children's support work
• Sports coaching
• SEND support

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping children regulate emotions and behaviour
• Encouraging engagement in learning
• Supporting positive behaviour strategies
• Building confidence and resilience
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people
• Calm, resilient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

What you’ll gain:

• Specialist SEMH experience
• Ongoing CPD and training
• Supportive school environment
• Long-term career opportunities
• Competitive daily pay rates