Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Swindon

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant in Swindon. This fulfilling role is perfect for recent psychology or criminology graduates eager to make a difference in the lives of children facing behavioural challenges. You'll work closely with trained professionals, gaining invaluable experience while implementing strategies to support young learners. If you are passionate about improving the lives of challenging young people and have strong behavioural management skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute positively to their development.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in psychology or criminology with interest in challenging behaviour.
• Experience with mental health issues or SEN children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children with challenging behaviour and implement specific strategies.
• Provide emotional support and promote positive habits.

Skills

Behavioural Management

Emotional Support

Collaboration with Professionals

Education

Psychology Degree

Criminology Degree

Job description

Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Swindon, Swindon

Location: Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a19a7e3ab552

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

A rewarding and exciting role as a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant has opened for an aspiring SEN specialist, educational psychologist, therapeutic counsellor, or occupational therapist.

Do you have a desire to support children with challenging behaviour? Are you able to build a meaningful rapport with a child that will help them succeed? As a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you could be the positive role model that a behaviour-challenged child desperately needs.

This role is best suited for a recent psychology or criminology graduate with a deep interest in understanding the factors that cause challenging behaviour in individuals. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with and observe trained professionals such as SENCOs, Educational Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists, gaining vital experience and learning from specialists.

As a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will work with young learners who display nonconforming behaviour requiring specialist intervention. You will implement specific strategies, provide emotional support, and promote positive habits to improve their well-being and social interactions.

Key Details:

• Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant
• ASAP Start
• Location: Swindon
• Full-Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
• Salary: £80 - £95 per day

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent behavioural management skills, be committed to improving the lives of challenging young people, and be adaptable in approach. Experience working with difficult behaviour, mental health issues, or SEN children is desirable.

To apply, please submit your CV to this advert.