Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Qualiteach Education Group; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualiteach Education Group in Lewisham is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant for a primary school. You will work with a pupil needing emotional and behavioural support, helping them recognise emotions, manage frustration and engage with learning.

The role requires calm, effective de-escalation, strong communication, and teamwork with teachers and pastoral staff to ensure consistent support throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil requiring additional emotional and behavioural support.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral team to monitor progress.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

SEMH awareness

Pastoral support

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Lewisham - £95-£115 per day - Full Time - September Start - Primary School

• Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant required in Lewisham
• Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant required in a Primary school
• Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant required in September
• Experience managing challenging and verbally aggressive behaviour is desirable

Are you looking for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant?

Can you travel to Lewisham?

Are you able to handle situations where a pupil may communicate their frustration through challenging or verbally abusive behaviour?

If this sounds like you, then this Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role is perfect for you!

The Role - Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

This primary school is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work with a pupil who requires additional emotional and behavioural support.Rather than simply providing classroom assistance, you will play an important role in helping the pupil recognise their emotions, manage frustration and develop more appropriate ways of communicating.The pupil can present with verbally challenging behaviour, particularly when they are overwhelmed or dysregulated. You will therefore need excellent communication skills and the ability to use calm, effective de-escalation techniques.You will help the pupil identify triggers, establish routines and develop strategies that enable them to remain engaged in school. Building positive relationships will be at the heart of the role, alongside maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.The successful candidate should have an understanding of SEMH, attachment and trauma and be able to see beyond the behaviour to understand the needs behind it.You will work alongside teachers and the school's pastoral team, sharing observations and helping to ensure the pupil receives consistent support throughout the school day.

The School - Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

This is a supportive primary school that places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and pupil wellbeing.The school understands that children with behavioural difficulties often require more than traditional classroom support and is looking for someone who can provide patience, stability and encouragement.You will be joining a team that is committed to helping pupils develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to manage their emotions successfully.