Full Time Teaching Assistant - Ongoing - Clapham

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with challenging behaviour in a dynamic school environment. This full-time role is perfect for someone passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives. You will provide essential support to students, assist in classroom management, and work closely with teachers to implement effective behavioural strategies. With a supportive school environment and opportunities for long-term progression, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in the education sector. Join a team committed to fostering a nurturing atmosphere for all students.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Excellent CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Opportunity for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or SEN is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management skills and resilience in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
• Assist in classroom management to ensure a positive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Resilience

Social and Emotional Skills Development

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Tools

Team Teach Training

Job description

Job Title: Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Challenging Behaviour
Location: Clapham, London
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnelis seeking a dedicated and resilientTeaching Assistantto join a dynamic school inClaphamthat supports students withchallenging behaviour. This is a full-time role, ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in young people's lives.

• Provide1:1 and small group supportto students with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEBD).

• Assist inclassroom management, ensuring a positive and structured learning environment.

• Work closely with teachers, SENCO, and pastoral teams to implementbehavioural strategies.

• Help students engage with learning and developsocial and emotional skills.

• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents.

• Experienceworking withchallenging behaviour, SEMH, or SEN (desirable but not essential).

• Strongbehaviour management skillsand resilience in high-pressure situations.

• Apatient, empathetic, and proactive approach.

• Team Teach training(advantageous but not essential – training can be provided).

• Enhanced DBS.

• Supportive school environmentwith excellent CPD opportunities.

• Competitive payvia Teaching Personnel’s PAYE scheme (no umbrella fees).

• Dedicated consultantfor ongoing support.

• Opportunity forlong-term progressionwithin the school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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