Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An excellent specialist school in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant. This long-term role offers an opportunity to work with children aged 11 to 16 facing various challenges. Ideal for Psychology or Criminology graduates or experienced Teaching Assistants, the job focuses on supporting mental health and emotional well-being through engaging educational methods.

Qualifications

• Looking for graduates or experienced teaching assistants.
• Previous voluntary work or babysitting beneficial.
• Passionate about mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support students' emotional well-being.
• Manage classroom behaviour.
• Assist with special educational needs.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Support for mental health

Working with children

Education

Psychology or Criminology degree

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Location: Swindon, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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 Swindon is currently looking for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join them on a long-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for Psychology or Criminology graduates, or experienced Teaching Assistants, to develop experience with Special Educational Needs and Behaviour, and to help support mental health.

The SEN School seeks a confident, dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about mental health. Previous experience working with children—voluntary work, babysitting, sports coaching—would be beneficial. Experience with challenging behaviour is also advantageous.

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will work with children aged 11 to 16 with various special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and behaviour challenges. Your role will involve maintaining classroom focus, managing behaviour, and supporting students’ emotional well-being by helping them understand and process their emotions. The school emphasizes alternative education methods, including arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and cooking.

Details:

• 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
• Swindon

If you are interested in this Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role, please apply now!