Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant for a dynamic pupil referral unit in Tower Hamlets starting in September. The successful candidate will provide essential support to KS4 students with challenging behaviour and will work closely with teachers to help improve learning outcomes. This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

£50 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with behavioural needs, especially SEMH.
• Team Teach or similar training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
• Assist with behaviour management in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students to aid their learning.

Skills

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Building rapport

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (KS4) | From £89/day | Tower Hamlets | September Start | Full Time | Long Term Supply Axcis are working in partnership with a dynamic pupil referral unit in Tower Hamlets to recruit a teaching assistant to support a KS4 class of students with challenging behaviour. This full-time role is due to begin in September and offers a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people who are disengaged from mainstream education. The school is centrally located with excellent public transport links and offers a highly supportive staff team. In this role, you will: • Support students in Years 10 and 11 with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (SEMH), many of who are at risk of exclusion or disengagement. • Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning and regulate their behaviour. • Assist with behaviour management in the classroom, using de-escalation techniques and clear, consistent boundaries. • Build positive, trusting relationships with students, acting as a stable and supportive adult presence. • Work closely with the class teacher and pastoral staff to deliver behaviour strategies, support emotional wellbeing, and prepare pupils for post-16 pathways. What we’re looking for: • Experience working with students with behavioural needs or SEMH, preferably in a PRU, youth work or alternative provision setting. • Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure (Team Teach or similar training is beneficial). • A confident, compassionate and consistent presence with the ability to build rapport and set clear boundaries. • Availability for full-time work from September and a genuine commitment to supporting students who face barriers to learning. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a specialist KS4 setting, and want to make a lasting difference to young people in Tower Hamlets, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Max Anastasiou

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1069