Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent specialist school in Swindon seeks a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to start in September. The role involves supporting children aged 11 to 16 with special educational needs, specifically in mental health and behavior management. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates to gain experience in a rewarding educational environment focusing on emotional well-being and alternative learning methods.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or Criminology or experienced Teaching Assistant.
• Experience with children in any capacity preferred.
• Confident and passionate about mental health.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 11 to 16 with special educational needs.
• Manage behavior and keep students focused in class.
• Support students' emotional well-being and processing of emotions.

Skills

Support for mental health

Experience with challenging behaviour

Enthusiasm

Dedication

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs?

Are you interested in supporting young people’s mental health?

Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?

An excellent Specialist School in Swindon are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join them on a long-term basis in September. This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychology or Criminology graduate, or experienced Teaching Assistant to develop experience with Special Educational Needs and Behaviour, and help support their mental health.

The SEN School are looking for a confident, dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about mental health. Ideally, you will have experience working with children previously – this could be in any capacity, whether it is voluntary work, babysitting or in a sports setting! Experience with challenging behaviour would also be greatly beneficial.

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will be working with children aged 11 to 16 with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and behaviour challenges. You will help keep all the pupils focused and on task in the classroom, and help to manage their behaviour. Alongside their class work, you will help the students understand and process their own emotions and struggles, and support their emotional wellbeing. The school focus on alternative forms of education, so expect a lot of arts and crafts, outdoor activities and cooking!

* Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support
* September Start
* Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30
* £85 to £95 per day
* Graduate Opportunity
* Mental Health & Youth Work
* Swindon

Are you interested in this Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role? If so, apply now!

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