Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Bristol is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs. This role is ideal for graduates eager to gain classroom experience before training to become a qualified teacher. Candidates should have excellent behaviour management skills and a desire to support children's mental health.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Great platform for aspiring teachers

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above is ideal.
• Experience working with SEN children desirable.
• Some form of restraint training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour.
• Work closely with children who have mental health difficulties.
• Commit for the full academic year.

Skills

Behaviour management

Mental health support

Support work

Education

Degree graded 2:2 or above

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Primary Mainstream School - Bristol

ASAP Start - KS1 and KS2

Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs?

Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?

Are you interested in supporting young people's Mental Health?

GRADUATES WANTED

An excellent Primary school in Bristol is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join them ASAP. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or experienced teaching assistant to develop their experience with Special Educational Needs and Behavioural Needs. A graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above is ideal for this role and some previous experience working with SEN children is desirable. The position will be working 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour in the school. The Learning Support Assistant will have the opportunity to work closely with children who have mental health difficulties, display challenging behaviour and have learning disabilities such as Autism.

This Primary school are looking for a confident, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants who are enthusiastic and passionate about their input into a child's education. Ideally, the successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have excellent behaviour management skills and desirably some form of restraint training.

• ASAP start
• £90 to £95 per day DOE including Holiday Pay
• Teaching Assistant -1:1 SEN
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Graduates welcomed
• Great platform for aspiring teachers
• Bristol
• Primary School

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will be able to commit for the full academic year and the expected salary will be from £90 to £95 per day. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to expand their classroom experience prior to undertaking their teaching training and becoming a fully qualified classroom teacher.

Relevant previous experience would include youth work, support work, mental health work and SEN in sport.

If you are Behaviour Support Assistant and you are interested in this position, please submit your updated CV.

Academics is a national educational recruitment agency with nearly 20 years of experience, proudly supporting schools across Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas. Our supportive and knowledgeable team is always on hand to offer guidance and advice as you apply for primary teaching roles.