Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant for a Secondary PRU in Greenwich. You will support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, act as a positive role model, and work alongside Teachers, SENCOs and mental health professionals to provide the best education possible.

The role involves promoting behaviour regulation, using de-escalation techniques, and maintaining consistent, positive reinforcement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or managing challenging behaviour is beneficial.
• Interest in mental health and behaviour.
• References available on request if required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and behaviour regulation.
• Implement de-escalation techniques and provide consistency.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and mental health professionals.

Skills

Behaviour management

Resilience

Emotional support

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Are you confident, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with behavioural and emotional needs?

A Secondary PRU in Greenwich is looking for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support their pupils, and act as a positive role model. This is an ideal position for an individual interested in behaviour management, youth work, psychology or education.

Key Information:

Role: Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Greenwich
Pay: 105 to 115 per day, PAYE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 4pm
Start Date: ASAP

The students have this school have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and display anti-social and challenging behaviours, often as a result of their emotional difficulties. You will play a key role in supporting the students with behaviour regulation and emotional needs, implementing de-escalation techniques, and providing consistency and positive reinforcement. You will also work alongside Teachers, SENCOs and mental health professionals, to provide the students with the best education possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Probation, and Occupational Therapy, providing valuable experience for entering these fields.

The school are ideally looking for an individual who is both determined and resilience, with a keen interest in mental health and behaviour. Previous experience working with children or managing challenging behaviour would be beneficial. A degree in Psychology or Criminology would be great!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.