Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Headington

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Headington is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to start in January. This role focuses on fostering a nurturing environment and supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Responsibilities include building trusting relationships, assisting in classroom engagement, and implementing individualized support strategies for students with challenges. This position is ideal for those considering a future career in education or psychology, providing valuable experience and training opportunities.

Benefits

Training provided

Opportunity for career advancement

Experience in a rewarding environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with students, teachers, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Foster trusting relationships with students.
• Assist with classroom activities and engage students.
• Provide feedback to teachers and parents on student progress.
• Model healthy coping strategies and social skills.

Skills

Fostering relationships with students

Supporting students with autism

Monitoring student progress

Healthy coping strategies

Engaging students in activities

Implementing therapeutic 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• JanuaryStart
• 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.