Behaviour Support Worker

Zen Educate; Treorchy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Treorchy seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide support to secondary pupils with SEMH and behavioural challenges. This role involves working in small groups and individually to promote engagement and learning. Candidates should have experience in supporting children with additional needs and possess excellent communication skills. Join a thriving school environment with opportunities for professional growth, contributing to the emotional and academic success of young learners.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive school environment

Excellent rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH is desirable.
• Team Teach qualification is a distinct advantage.
• Genuine passion for helping children thrive emotionally and academically.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Work with pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement tailored learning strategies.
• Help create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children with additional learning needs

Strong communication skills

Patience

Caring approach

Team Teach qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Behavioural Support

Location: Secondary School, Treorchy

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

About the Role

• Provide support to secondary-aged pupils with additional learning needs, particularly SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Work with pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis to promote engagement, wellbeing, and progress
• Collaborate with teaching staff and the wider support team to implement tailored behaviour and learning strategies
• Help create a positive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs, particularly SEMH, is desirable
• A Team Teach qualification is a distinct advantage
• Strong communication skills, patience, and a resilient, caring approach
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive both emotionally and academically

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive and thriving school environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and a pathway to permanent employment
• Excellent rates of pay

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and have the skills to support children with SEMH and behavioural challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your education support career.

All applications are subject to Zen educate's strict background checks including: Right to work in the UK, 2Nachdem professional references, Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration which we can help you obtain.

Zen educate is acting as an Employment business in relation to this vacancy.