Behaviour Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners in a SEN school in Bodmin. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with ASAP start, and offers ongoing opportunities to make a positive impact on student development.

Applicants should have experience in UK SEN settings or transferable skills for students with behavioural needs, excellent communication, patience, and a commitment to safeguarding and child protection. DBS update service preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective communication abilities to ensure clear interactions.
• Patience, empathy and adaptability in challenging settings.
• Commitment to the success of students.
• Right to work in the UK and up-to-date CV with two references.
• DBS via Update Service or willingness to apply and complete safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Guide students as a Teaching Assistant, offering personalised guidance and support.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to develop comprehensive support plans.
• Foster a nurturing environment that promotes improved social interactions and communication skills.
• Assist with daily tasks, academic activities, and implement interventions to address behaviour challenges.

Skills

Effective communication

Patience and empathy

Flexibility and adaptability

Dedicated to student success

Job description

FULL TIME ROLE: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm.

ASAP START

We are in urgent need of a FULL TIME TEACHING ASSISTANTS to join a SEN school in BODMIN

Due to the nature of these children at the school it is ideal for applicants to have previous experience in UK SEN schools/ alternative provisions/ transferable skills working with behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Guide students as a Teaching Assistant, offering personalised guidance and support.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to develop comprehensive support plans.
• Foster a nurturing environment that promotes improved social interactions and communication skills.
• Assist with daily tasks, academic activities, and implement effective interventions to address behavior challenges and promote positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Effective communication abilities to ensure clear interactions
• Applicants holding a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle will be prioritised.
• Demonstrated Patience and Empathy along with flexibility and adaptability
• Dedication to the Success of Students
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
• Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection or willingness to take a course on safeguarding that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

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