Resilient SEN Teaching Assistant: Behaviour & SEMH Support

Aspire People; Coalville; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£105 per day

Mon-Fri, full-time

Specialist SEN setting

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing support throughout placement

Potential for long-term and permanent?

Job summary

Aspire People has partnered with a specialist SEN school in Coalville to recruit a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant. You will join a team dedicated to helping pupils manage behaviour, stay engaged with learning and build positive relationships in a supportive setting.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, assisting pupils with challenging behaviours and SEMH needs, and developing coping strategies and emotional regulation within a safe, calm classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour is essential.
• Experience within SEN, SEMH, Alternative Provision, schools, youth work or similar settings would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils who display challenging or complex behaviours.
• Helping children develop positive coping and behavioural strategies.
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Using positive reinforcement and consistent boundaries.
• Supporting pupils to engage with learning.
• Helping to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Encouraging independence and positive decision-making.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.
• Creating a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Patience

Resilience

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Job description

Aspire People has partnered with a specialist SEN school in Coalville to recruit a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant. You will join a team dedicated to helping pupils manage behaviour, stay engaged with learning and build positive relationships in a supportive setting.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, assisting pupils with challenging behaviours and SEMH needs, and developing coping strategies and emotional regulation within a safe, calm classroom environment.