Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Westbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits at a specialist school in Westbury for a passionate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology, or experienced Teaching Assistants eager to support young people's mental health and educational journeys. You will work with students facing various challenges, including autism and ADHD, helping them stay focused and manage their emotions. The school embraces alternative education methods, incorporating arts, crafts, and outdoor activities into the learning experience. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in various capacities.
• Knowledge of special educational needs and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 11 to 16 with special educational needs.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and emotional well-being.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Support for mental health

Working with children

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in 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 Westbury is 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 is 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 focuses 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
• Westbury

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