Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Southmoor seeks a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to support children aged 11 to 16 with special educational needs. This role includes managing challenging behaviour and promoting mental well-being. Ideal for a Psychology or Criminology graduate, the position offers valuable experience in a supportive environment focused on alternative education methods.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, in any capacity.
• Confidence and dedication in supporting mental health.
• Understanding emotional well-being and processing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Help keep pupils focused and on task in the classroom.
• Support students with special educational needs.
• Manage behavioural challenges in various settings.

Skills

Experience with children

Support mental health

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs?

Are you interested in supporting young people's mental health?

Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?

An excellent Specialist School in Abingdon are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join them on a long-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychology or Criminology graduate, or experienced Teaching Assistant to develop experience with Special Educational Needs and Behaviour, and help support their mental health.

The SEN School are looking for a confident, dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about mental health. Ideally, you will have experience working with children previously - this could be in any capacity, whether it is voluntary work, babysitting or in a sports setting! Experience with challenging behaviour would also be greatly beneficial.

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will be working with children aged 11 to 16 with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and behaviour challenges. You will help keep all the pupils focused and on task in the classroom, and help to manage their behaviour. Alongside their class work, you will help the students understand and process their own emotions and struggles, and support their emotional well being. The school focus on alternative forms of education, so expect many arts and crafts, outdoor activities and cooking!

• Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
• ASAP Start
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30
• 85 to 95 per day
• Graduate Opportunity
• Mental Health & Youth Work
• Abingdon

Are you interested in this Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role? If so, apply now!

Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, Abingdon, Abingdon