Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Reading

Academics; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant in Reading to support pupils with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs. The role involves 1:1 and small group support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning within a nurturing environment.

You'll build positive relationships, assist with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD needs, and help implement individual strategies while working closely with teachers and SEN staff to monitor pupil progress.

Qualifications

• 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and other additional needs.
• Help implement individual behaviour and learning strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside teachers and SEN staff to support pupil progress.
• Help create a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour support

Student engagement

EMH/SEMH awareness

ASD/ADHD understanding

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Location: Reading

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £90 - £105 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with challenging behaviour and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

A supportive and inclusive school in Reading is looking for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is confident, patient, and resilient, with a genuine commitment to helping pupils develop positive behaviours and achieve their potential.

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may experience behavioural, emotional, social, or additional learning needs.

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Support pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and other additional needs
• Help implement individual behaviour and learning strategies
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Work alongside teachers and SEN staff to support pupil progress
• Help create a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environmentThe school is seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant who can remain calm under pressure and respond consistently to challenging situations. Experience working with children, young people, behaviour, SEN, youth work, sports coaching, or care would be highly advantageous.

This Behaviour Teaching Assistant role would suit someone looking to develop a career within education, psychology, youth work, social care, or SEN support.

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Reading - Behaviour Support - SEMH - SEN - ASAP Start

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