Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Thatcham

Academics; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Thatcham is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join the team as soon as possible. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who may have SEMH needs or behavioural challenges, helping them engage with learning and develop emotional regulation. The role involves supporting teachers with routines, building positive relationships, and contributing to a calm, structured learning environment in a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable.
• Patience, resilience and genuine passion for helping young people are essential.
• Experience in education, SEN, youth work, sports, care or behavioural support is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and additional needs.
• Assist pupils to manage emotions and regulate behaviour.
• Support learning activities and help pupils engage with classroom routines.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to maintain a positive environment.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence and social skills.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Location: Thatcham
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Scale: .00 per day

Are you a patient, confident, and resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity where you can make a real difference to young people? Do you have a natural ability to build positive relationships and support pupils who may struggle with behaviour and emotional regulation?

A nurturing and inclusive Specialist School in Thatcham is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with pupils who may experience SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, or other barriers to learning.

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will provide a combination of classroom, 1:1, and small group support, helping pupils to develop the skills and confidence needed to engage positively with education.

This Behaviour Teaching Assistant role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and additional needs
  Supporting pupils to manage their emotions and regulate their behaviour
  Helping pupils develop positive strategies for managing frustration and difficult situations
  Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent role model
  Encouraging pupils to engage with learning and classroom activities
  Supporting teachers with behaviour management and classroom routines
  Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence, and social skills
  Recognising behavioural triggers and responding calmly and appropriately
  Supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and make positive progress
  Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other professionals
  Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
  ASAP start
  Accessible Thatcham location with good transport links

If you have experience working with children or young people, particularly within education, SEN, youth work, sports, care, or behavioural support, we would love to hear from you. Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable, but patience, resilience, consistency, and a genuine passion for helping young people are equally important for this Behaviour Teaching Assistant position.

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Thatcham - West Berkshire - ASAP Start - SEN - SEMH - Behaviour - Teaching Assistant

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