Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Academics; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are seeking a proactive and resilient Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Runcorn, supporting students who require additional support to positively approach education and learning.

This role involves providing classroom support, building positive relationships, and prioritising safeguarding and wellbeing while helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Experienced in working in a classroom environment.
• Proactive and dedicated to supporting students and their learning.
• Knowledge of mental health challenges in children, ASD and ADHD.
• Based in Runcorn or surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with students in the classroom.
• Building trusting and positive relationships with students.
• Recognising when students need additional support and responding appropriately.
• Encouraging independence and a positive approach to learning.
• Prioritising the safeguarding and wellbeing of students.

Skills

Behaviour management

Classroom experience

Communication skills

Mental health awareness

Job description

Are you an experienced Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant looking to expand your skills in a specialist SEMH setting? If you are based in Runcorn and have experience in behaviour management, we would love to hear from you.

Academics are looking for a proactive and resilient Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Runcorn, supporting students who require additional support positively approach education and learning.

This is a rewarding opportunity for anyone who has had experience with vulnerable children who display complex behaviour, can appropriately handle challenging situations and can build positive relationships with students to help them achieve their potential.

About the Role

• Providing support with students in the classroom.
• Building trusting and positive relationships with students.
• Recognising when students need additional support and responding appropriately.
• Encouraging independence and a positive approach to learning.
• Prioritising the safeguarding and wellbeing of students.

About You

• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Experienced in working in a classroom environment.
• Proactive and dedicated to supporting students and their learning.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a wider team.
• Knowledge of mental health challenges in children, ASD and ADHD.
• Based in Runcorn or in surrounding areas.

If you are enthusiastic about helping children overcome their barriers to learning and to achieve their potential.

All candidates will subject to an enhanced DBS check to be considered for this role.

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