Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a supportive alternative provision in Bradford to appoint a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant for short-term or long-term placements with an ASAP start. You will support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, delivering one-to-one and small group support to help them engage with learning.

Join a dedicated team and use positive strategies to de-escalate behaviour, build steady relationships, and work closely with teaching staff to create a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Experience in alternative provisions or similar settings desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with disengaged learners.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour in learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help engagement.
• Work with teaching staff to implement positive strategies.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Student engagement

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford

Start Date: ASAP

Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour?

Are you a resilient and patient individual who can build positive relationships with students who struggle in mainstream education?

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people who need additional support?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive alternative provision based in Bradford, which provides education for students who are unable to attend mainstream schools due to their SEMH needs and behavioural challenges. The provision focuses on creating a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment where students can develop their confidence, manage their emotions and re-engage with education.

The provision is looking to appoint a dedicated Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant for short-term or long-term placements, with an ASAP start. The successful Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support students with SEMH needs, manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies and provide both one-to-one and small group support to help students engage with their learning.

The successful Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Experience working within an alternative provision, PRU, SEND school or similar setting is desirable
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students who may struggle to engage with education
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting young people
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.