Behaviour Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant in Hull to support students with additional needs on a term-time basis. This rewarding position focuses on managing behaviours and facilitating a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with Special Educational Needs and be committed to helping vulnerable youth succeed academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Pupil Referral Unit or Special Educational Needs School.
• Knowledge of Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
• Familiarity with verbal de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex learning needs and challenging behaviours.
• Monitor and respond to pupil needs and behaviours.
• Contribute to the planning of differentiated curriculums.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025 or sooner
Contract: Term Time Only.
Salary: £89 to £105 a day.

GSL Education is working with an Alternative Provision in Hull to appoint a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs, such as social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Many of these students have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools, and due to past or current childhood traumas, cannot engage in mainstream education. As such, many students will portray challenging behaviours. If you are looking for a rewarding position, term time only, GSL Education want to hear from you!

About the Job Role:

Work under the direction of the class teacher, SENCO, or a member of the provisions Senior Management Team to carry out work and tasks set by the teacher.

Your main objective will be to support the pupils, being aware of their triggers, any signs of unease and help students to regulate.

Support diverse group of pupils with a range of complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours.

Accompany other staff on school visits and in other activities outside of the classroom and have responsibility for specific pupils or small groups as directed by the teacher.

Monitor and respond to pupil learning and behaviour at all times by adjusting supervised activities.

Monitor and is respond to pupils’ personal needs and communication.

Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

Contribute to the planning and review of a differentiated curriculum and individual education plans and individual behaviour plans.

Input any ways you think would improve engagement with the students, be a helping hand and try different learning and support techniques such as interactive learning.

Encourage positive socialisation, interaction, and behaviours within school.

Behaviour Teaching Assistant Minimum Requirements:

Have experience working within a Pupil Referral Unit, Special Educational Needs School or an Alternative Provision is a must.

Have experience or in-depth knowledge of Special Educational Needs such as Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs, Learning Difficulties such as Literacy and Numeracy difficulties and ADHD.

Experienced in managing behaviour linked to additional needs.

Be knowledgeable or experienced in using verbal de-escalation techniques.

Be available Monday to Friday, 0830-1530, Term Time Only.

Have an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one via GSL Education.

If you are keen to work full time as a Behaviour Teaching Assistants and are committed to safe working and the supervision of young people, have experience with or have always wanted to work within SEND, then we would love to hear from you. To apply for the position of Behaviour Teaching Assistant in Hull, please contact Dena Gillies today or upload an up-to-date CV via the application link.