Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Specialist - Bedford
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We are currently working in partnership with an Alternative Provision in Bedfordfordshire who require Behaviour Support Specialists to work on a 1-1 basis with a students with Social & Emotional Mental Health needs.
The ideal candidate will have experience within SEN or mainstream settings, working with students with SEMH, and are available full time in order to offer continuity to the school and the student.
Key responsibilities and requirements for this teaching assistant role will include:
- Working with students on a 1:1 basis in order to support their learning and engage them with their education
- Taking direction from class teachers, SLT and senior support staff and completing task to a high level;
- Be able to use own initiative and act accordingly without having to be directed;
- Supporting the work of other teaching assistants and showing a good level of team work;
- Be willing to participate in regular training and CPD when the school requires
If you do not have experience within a school environment, don't be put off from applying. If you have experience in any of the following areas, you will find that you have transferrable skills to a classroom environment.
- Criminology
- Youth/Community work experience
- Residential support/care worker
- Sports coaching
- Youth Offending Services
- Challenging behaviour within family
- Mentoring
- Teaching/Learning support Assistance
- Psychology
Interested in Applying? This vacancy is being recruited for by Teaching Personnel, the UK's largest education recruitment agency. If you feel as though you are the right candidate for this role, you will need to register with Teaching Personnel and be invited to an interview in our office in Northampton.
We will require an enhanced DBS check and applicable teaching references, including your most recent employer. Relevant academic references will also be considered.
As well as this exciting opportunity, Teaching Personnel are able to offer you:
- Competitive daily pay rates (depending on experience)
- Your own dedicated and specialist Recruitment Consultant
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
- Access to long term, permanent positions
If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for the role, please call Teaching Personnel today and speak with Sam on 01604 521211. Alternatively, email a copy of your CV
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