Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branch is currently looking to recruit dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Teaching Assistant to work at Client Secondary School in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

Behaviour Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with mental, emotional, and social health challenges.
• Help students manage their behaviour and access learning in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Assist the class teacher in implementing behavior management plans.
• Build a trusting relationship and rapport with the student to help re-engage them with their learning in a safe and caring environment.
• Promote emotional well-being and flexibility through active listening, encouragement, and tailored support.

Behaviour Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Have experience working with children or young people with MESH challenges, SEN, or similar needs.
• Be knowledgeable or different complex needs, associated learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.
• Possess excellent communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Have knowledge of behavior management techniques, or a willingness to learn.
• Have an Enhanced Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

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