Behaviour Support Assistant
Job description
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in Sherborne from September.
This setting supports pupils who have been permanently excluded, are at risk of permanent exclusion, or require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support. Many students have SEND needs, EHCPs, medical needs, and benefit from consistent, positive relationships with trusted adults.
We are looking for caring, resilient and adaptable Teaching Assistants for both full-time and part-time positions.
The role will involve:
- Supporting students both inside and outside the classroom
- Building positive relationships and encouraging engagement
- Supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
- Assisting with behaviour regulation and emotional support
- Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff
Ideal candidates will:
- Have experience working with children or young people
- Be calm, patient and confident managing challenging behaviour
- Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
- Be flexible, reliable and proactive
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives within a supportive specialist environment.
September start available.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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