Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Reading

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

Job summary

A premier education staffing agency in Reading is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to provide crucial support to pupils with special educational needs and challenging behaviour. This role involves working 1:1 with students and requires a graduate with strong behaviour management skills and experience in youth or support work. The ideal candidate will be passionate about enhancing children's education. This is a contract position starting ASAP with a daily rate of £90-£95.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above.
• Previous experience working with SEN children is desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and, ideally, restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs and challenging behaviour.
• Providing support to children with mental health difficulties and learning disabilities.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Experience with SEN children

Youth work experience

Support work experience

Mental health work experience

Education

Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Reading

Primary Mainstream School

Overview

ASAP start. Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour? Are you interested in supporting young people's mental health?

Role Summary

An excellent Primary school in Reading is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join them ASAP. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or experienced teaching assistant to develop their experience with Special Educational Needs and Behavioural Needs. The position will involve working 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs and challenging behaviour in the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs and challenging behaviour.
• Providing support to children with mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour, and learning disabilities such as autism.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above.
• Previous experience working with SEN children is desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and, ideally, restraint training.

Contract Details

• 1 year contract
• ASAP start
• £90-£95 per day

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about their input into a child's education. Graduates are welcomed.

Relevant Experience

• Youth work
• Support work
• Mental health work
• SEN in sport

Application

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant and you are interested in this position, please submit your updated CV.