Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Academics; Westbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist provision near Calne is seeking a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support children and teenagers with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience for a career in Educational or Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or Occupational Therapy. The ideal candidate will be determined, resilient, and passionate about mental health, contributing positively to the school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or managing challenging behavior is beneficial.
• A keen interest in mental health and behavior is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Encourage positive decision-making among students.
• Build meaningful relationships with pupils.
• Implement restorative practices and therapeutic methods.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

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Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant, Westbury

Location: Westbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Are you passionate about supporting children and teenagers? Do you have a caring and positive nature, with an interest in mental health and behaviour?

If yes, then this could be the role for you…

A Specialist Provision near Calne is looking for a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team as early as next week. This SEN School caters for children and teenagers who display challenging and anti-social behaviour, often due to diagnosed social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as Autism and ADHD.

As a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will…

• Help to encourage positive decision-making amongst students.
• Build strong and meaningful relationships with all pupils.
• Learn and implement restorative practices and therapeutic methods to engage pupils.
• Help to increase attendance and, in turn, improve behaviour.
• Boost emotional well-being and self-esteem.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Probation, or Occupational Therapy, providing valuable experience for entering these fields.

The school is ideally looking for an individual who is determined and resilient, with a keen interest in mental health and behaviour. Previous experience working with children or managing challenging behaviour would be beneficial. A degree in Psychology or Criminology would be great!

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• Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant