Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Headington. Job in Oxford Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team starting in January. This full-time role focuses on supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering trusting relationships, and helping to implement tailored interventions. Ideal for those looking to contribute positively to students' lives, this position offers valuable experience for future careers in psychology or education.

Benefits

Training provided

Qualifications

• Experience working with students who have social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to foster trusting relationships with students.
• Skill in implementing individualized support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Foster supportive relationships with students.
• Assist with classroom activities to encourage engagement.
• Monitor student progress and provide appropriate feedback.
• Help model and implement healthy coping strategies.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Work closely with students to implement individualized support.
• Support students in developing social communication skills.

Skills

Emotional support

Social communication skills

Classroom engagement

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