Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a School Behaviour Assistant in South East London to support pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health and Challenging Behaviour. This is an ideal opportunity for passionate individuals with a background in education, who wish to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The role involves closely collaborating with teachers to implement tailored learning strategies, ensuring robust assistance for each pupil's needs.

Benefits

Additional training and development provided

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH / PRU settings is advantageous.
• Previous experience in UK Primary/Secondary Schools within the last 12 months.
• Must have a valid DBS or be willing to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis.
• Helping prepare lessons and activities for teachers.
• Encouraging and supervising pupils in various settings.

Skills

Social Emotional Mental Health

Building Rapport

Supporting Learning

Special Educational Needs

Education

Graduates in Sport, Psychology, Drama or Counselling and Therapy

Job description

School Behaviour Assistant - SE London

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with a School in the Borough of Lewisham. The school is looking for candidates who can support pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health & Challenging Behaviour.

An experienced Behaviour Assistant / Teaching Assistant will be confident in building rapport and trusting relationships in order to progress learning. This role involves working closely with class teachers and the SENDco to implement a tailored learning approach where required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who have a passion for education and SEN. The school has an experienced team already in place and can provide additional training and development.

It would be an advantage, not necessary, if you have previously worked in:

SEMH / PRU settings

Youth Work

Police or Army

Sports coaches and mentors

Graduates in Sport, Psychology, Drama and Counselling and Therapy

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting pupil in the classroom on a 1:1 basis
• Supervising pupil in & out of the classroom
• Encourage and support the child learning
• Helping the teacher prepare for lessons and plan activities

In order to be considered for this role you need to:

• Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident.
• Have previous experience of working in a UK Primary/Secondary School, ideally within the last 12 months
• A valid DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS

If interested, please apply via the application link.

"Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."