Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Bournemouth is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools, supporting students with SEMH needs. You will provide classroom and pastoral support, helping students with emotional regulation and building positive relationships.

Join a collaborative team, gain experience in education and youth support, and contribute to students' confidence and future success. All applicants must have relevant experience and training as outlined on our site.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in youth work, education or care settings.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and pastoral support
• Support students with emotional regulation
• Build positive relationships and trust with students
• Encourage independence and resilience
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff

Skills

Resilience and calm approach

Excellent communication skills

Genuine passion for supporting young

Ability to build positiverelationships

Willingness to learn and develop

Job description

Some young people need more than education—they need someone who believes in them.

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within specialist schools supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Many of the students have faced significant challenges and require patient, understanding adults who can provide consistency, encouragement and support.

The Role Includes:

• Providing classroom and pastoral support
• Supporting students with emotional regulation
• Building positive relationships and trust
• Encouraging independence and resilience
• Working closely with teachers and support staff

You'll Need:

• Resilience and a calm approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• The ability to build positive relationships
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally

It is essential you have experience supporting children in youth work, education or care settings.

In return, you'll join a rewarding environment where your support can have a lasting impact on a young person's confidence, wellbeing and future success.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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