Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Telford

Salary: £80 - £90 per day

Start Date: September 2024

Question 1: Are you qualified Level 3 and/or a minimum of 6 months UK experience in an educational establishment?

Question 2: Are you deeply passionate about assisting children with special needs?

Question 3: Can you captivate young minds with dynamic and innovative teaching methods?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with secondary schools in Birmingham that support vulnerable students with Autism and SEMH needs ranging from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Challenging behaviour. The schools caters to children and students with needs such as disruptive behaviour, outbursts of verbal and physical frustration, ADHD and Autism.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, your collaboration with students, teachers, and therapists is crucial in crafting personalized support plans for each student. Your responsibilities include executing strategies to mitigate challenging situations and nurturing a secure learning atmosphere. You will assist teachers in creating and presenting engaging lessons tailored to the diverse abilities, learning styles, and needs of students. Moreover, you will offer consistent individual and group support to students requiring additional assistance. In your role with SEMH students, you are tasked with monitoring their physical, social, and emotional well-being, ensuring a safe environment, and customizing your educational support to their distinct needs.

Schools are seeking dedicated and passionate SEMH Teaching Assistants for various roles, including day-to-day, short-term, and long-term positions. They provide a rich experience that fosters your development as a teacher, along with competitive pay rates. Our experienced and committed SEND Consultants will place you in roles that align with your availability, preferences, and skill set.

The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should have the following:

• Level 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment
• Good communication skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis

• Strong behaviour management skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme- Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click apply now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.