Behaviour Support Assistant

I am looking for two Teaching Assistants to work in one of our SEMH schools. This position will be full time, Monday-Friday 8.30am- 16.05pm.

The pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

The main role of a Behaviour Support Assistant is to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups. You will be required to work with students who need emotional support and nurture to empower them to access the curriculum.

The Teaching Assistants may be

• supporting teachers in the classroom
• working with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students
• managing classroom resources
• taking children on trips and visits
• managing heightened behaviours and keeping children safe
• part of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods

What you need to apply

• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience working with vulnerable children or young people with additional needs (i.e. SEN), barriers to learning (i.e. challenging behaviours) and/or those with negative experiences impacting their mental health (i.e. trauma, SEMH).
• Full time availability (term time only)
• A commitment to keeping children and young people safe, and a practical and up to date knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Be adaptable and able to think on your feet
• Be resilient but have a great sense of humour 

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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