Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support (SEMH / SEND) (Full-Time, September Start)
Do you have experience supporting young people with behavioural needs and the resilience to work in a challenging but rewarding environment?
We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH, ADHD, Autism, and trauma backgrounds. This role requires confidence, consistency, and a strong understanding of behaviour management.
Responsibilities include:
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Supporting the implementation of behaviour support plans
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Managing and de-escalating challenging situations effectively
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Encouraging students to engage positively with learning
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Supporting the development of social and emotional skills
Essential requirements:
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Previous experience working with young people who have SEMH/SEND. This can be in a care, youth work or school setting.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
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Ability to remain calm under pressure
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Confident, consistent, and professional approach
Full-time | September start
This is a demanding but extremely rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference.
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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