Behaviour Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Staxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational agency in Staxton is seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and behavioral needs. The role requires strong communication and de-escalation skills, with responsibilities including implementing personalized support plans and promoting a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates have experience in youth work or behavior support, along with an enhanced DBS on the Update Service. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in a therapeutic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioral needs.
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and firm but fair.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required.

Responsibilities

• Implement personalized behaviour support plans.
• Encourage engagement and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with staff.
• Promote a safe learning environment.

Skills

Calmness under pressure

Strong communication

De-escalation skills

Job description

GSL Education are looking for a resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs in a specialist provision near Staxton. This role is suited to someone experienced in youth work, mentoring or supporting vulnerable young people.

About the School

• A, therapeutic learning environment focusing on emotional literacy and behaviour regulation.
• Incorporates outdoor learning, counselling support and small groups.
• Encourages students to build self-esteem, resilience and positive routines.
• Staff work as a united team to maintain a safe and supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement personalised behaviour support plans
• Encourage engagement, consistency and resilience
• Work collaboratively with pastoral and teaching staff
• Promote a safe, respectful learning environment

Requirements

• Experience in SEMH, youth work or behaviour support
• Ability to remain calm, consistent and firm but fair
• Strong communication and de‑escalation skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection; successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of Behaviour Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.