Behaviour Support Assistant

A secondary SEMH provision in Salford are working with Teaching Personnel in search of a full-time Teaching Assistant. This role would involve supporting a secondary-age pupil with SEMH needs, including challenging behaviour, on a 1:1 basis. Senior leadership of this school require a calm presence who can support this child in and out of class, building a positive relationship and employing positive behaviour management techniques.  

This is a full-time role, spanning Monday to Friday throughout school hours. The school are seeking an ASAP starter who can remain a constant, regulating presence in this student’s day-to-day until the end of this academic year. Registration with Teaching Personnel is required. This is a temp to perm role.

The successful TA is expected to have experience with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour. You must have strong behavioural management skills and be familiar with the appropriate safeguarding protocols for a child with these needs. A serene and supportive attitude is essential to this role.

• £90+ per day through weekly PAYE (no umbrella company or agency fees) paid weekly,
• Full-time role Monday-Friday paid on a timesheet basis through Teaching Personnel,
• Opportunity to work with one-to-one with a child with SEMH, improving expertise and making a difference,
• Immediate start following registration with Teaching Personnel,
• A good knowledge and understanding of SEMH and safeguarding required,
• Psychology graduates and those with Team Teach training are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested, please respond with your CV to be contacted regarding this role and proceed with an application through Teaching Personnel.

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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