Behaviour Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Role: Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people who may have struggled within mainstream education?

We are currently looking for a resilient, patient and proactive Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision in Worthing. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships with young people and wants to help them overcome barriers to education and make positive changes.

The Role

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils with a range of behavioural, social and emotional needs.

You will be responsible for:

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting students to regulate their emotions and manage their behaviour
• Providing consistent boundaries and positive reinforcement
• Encouraging engagement with learning and helping pupils recognise their potential
• Supporting pupils both in and outside of the classroom
• Managing challenging situations calmly and confidently
• Helping to create a safe, structured and positive learning environment
• Acting as a positive role model and encouraging pupils to make positive choices

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• Calm, patient and consistent in your approach
• Confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour
• Resilient and able to remain composed in difficult situations
• Able to build rapport while maintaining clear boundaries
• Passionate about helping young people re-engage with education
• A positive role model with a genuine interest in supporting young people

Previous experience within education, Alternative Provision, SEMH, SEN, youth work, care, mentoring, sports coaching or a similar environment would be beneficial, but is not essential. Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, resilience and ability to build positive relationships.

Why Apply?

• Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• Supportive Alternative Provision setting
• Long-term opportunity
• Develop valuable experience in behaviour, SEMH and SEN
• Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel
• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate
• Free CPD and safeguarding training

If you're passionate about supporting young people and believe you could be the consistent, positive adult they need, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Behaviour Teaching Assistant opportunity in Worthing.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All candidates must undertake an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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