Challenging behaviour support TA

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Challenging Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Guildford. The role is perfect for Psychology and Criminology graduates eager to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. You will provide essential support to students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, ensuring they feel safe and empowered. With excellent on-site training and a focus on restorative practices, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the educational landscape. If you are motivated by helping others and want to be part of a supportive environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Term time only work

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable students with special educational needs.
• Build effective relationships and provide emotional support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Motivation

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Social Science

Job description

Challenging Behaviour Support TA - Guildford

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children?

This Challenging Behaviour Support TA role in Guildford will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings – the perfect opportunity if you have aspirations within probation, rehabilitation, prison, youth, and social justice. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates in Guildford.

The role will give you experience working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment, and life chances, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system. As a Challenging Behaviour Support TA, you will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs (SEN) and a range of associated social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. You will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. You will be instrumental in providing consistency and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Personal Qualities of Challenging Behaviour Support TA - Guildford

1. Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
3. Able to build confidence and motivation
4. Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
5. Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress/conflict
6. High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
7. Motivated and enthusiastic - professional approach to work

Details:

• Start date ASAP / January 2025, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
• Excellent on-site training, support, and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
• £85-£90 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, PAYE, term time only
• No previous experience is required
• If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it’s an excellent use of your degree
• You MUST have the right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Georgina at Academics Ltd if interested in the Mental Health Support Worker role:
01483 362 823
[e-mail]

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.