Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Headington

ACADEMICS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Headington is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant. This full-time role starting in January involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The successful candidate will help foster trusting relationships, assist in classroom activities, and monitor student progress while implementing individualized support plans, particularly for autism. This opportunity provides valuable experience for those aspiring to work in education or psychology.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students, particularly those with mental health needs.
• Ability to model healthy coping strategies.
• Knowledge of autism support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Foster trusting relationships with students.
• Assist with classroom activities and engagement.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Help implement individualized support for students with autism.
• Maintain a positive and safe learning environment.

Skills

Relationship building

Engagement facilitation

Monitoring progress

Modeling coping strategies

Social communication skills

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Headington

An amazing school in Headington are looking for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join them in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for their students. The role is to start in January.

The role is focused on supporting students to manage and process their emotions in healthy ways and ensure that they have access to healthy coping strategies to make use of at school and at home.

As a dedicated Behaviour Teaching Assistant, your work will involve focusing and delivering tailored interventions for the students who need it most. You will also play a vital role in supporting students with challenging behaviour in the classroom. You will ensure that they are equipped with the right tools to support them in laying down foundations for good mental health.

This opportunity will add amazing experience to your CV and will surely pave the way for aspiring psychologists or those looking to embark on a career in education.

Your responsibilities as a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant:

• Foster trusting and supportive relationships with students, promoting their well-being and resilience
• Assist with classroom activities, ensuring students are engaged and participating
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents
• Help model healthy coping strategies and social skills
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Work closely with students to implement individualised support to students with autism
• Implement individualised therapeutic strategies
• Support students in developing social communication skills

Important Information:

• Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
• Headington
• £85 - £100 per day
• Full time
• January Start
• Mental health Needs
• Social and Emotional Needs
• Training provided

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives with children with social, emotional and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Headington - January Start - Full Time