Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Teaching assistant - Full-time - Secondary

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an empathetic Teaching Assistant to support secondary students facing emotional and behavioral challenges. This full-time role involves providing personalized support, fostering positive relationships, and implementing strategies to enhance student engagement. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications in education or child development. Join a dedicated team committed to promoting student welfare and success, and be part of a rewarding educational environment that values resilience and empathy.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged students with emotional difficulties.
• Strong understanding of behavioral challenges faced by students.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and mentoring to students.
• Establish constructive relationships and manage challenging behavior.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Patience

Behavior Management

Education

Education Support Qualification

Child Development

Psychology

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Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Teaching assistant - Full-time - Secondary, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield

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Client:

Axcis Education Recruitment

Location:

The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Axcis Education is seeking an empathetic and resilient individual for the position of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Teaching Assistant. This role involves working closely with secondary school students in Sutton Coldfield. As an integral member of the educational support team, you will provide assistance to students experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges, the school is committed to supporting students and staff to their full potential. Key Responsibilities: - Utilize a variety of strategies and approaches tailored to the individual students' needs to promote a positive learning environment and encourage engagement with the curriculum. - Provide one-to-one support, mentoring, and guidance to students during classroom activities, breaks, and potentially outside of school hours if required. - Continuously assess and monitor the progress of students, identifying any additional needs and modifying support strategies accordingly. - Establish and maintain constructive relationships with students, acting as a positive role model and fostering a sense of trust and respect. - Assist in the development of social skills and coping strategies to improve the overall well-being of students within the school setting. - Manage challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner, adhering to school policies and practices. Qualifications and Skills: - Previous experience working with secondary-aged students with emotional and behavioural difficulties. - Strong understanding of the difficulties faced by students with emotional and behavioural challenges and an ability to relate to these students. - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage and motivate students. - The ability to remain patient, empathetic, and composed in challenging situations. - Relevant qualifications in Education Support, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field are desirable. - Due to the location of the role, a full driving license is beneficial. Pay rate starts at £95.29

If you are interested, then please contact Zachariyah Solaire on 0121 827 2030 | Ext: 4011 and click on the apply button.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.