Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Location
Newham, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Location: Newham
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Contract Type: Long term, with the potential to secure a permanent contract
Student Age Group: Year 1
Student Profile: Extremely challenging behaviour, SEMH/Behaviour needs
Training Desired: Positive Handling
Known Behaviours: Biting and Physical Aggression
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and resilient Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join our team in Newham. This full time position involves working 1:1 with a Year 1 child with extremely challenging behaviour, particularly in the areas of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH). The role may include positive handling, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to secure a permanent contract based on performance.
Key Responsibilities: - 1:1 Support: Work closely with a Year 1 child, providing tailored support to address behavioural challenges.
- Behaviour Management: Implement effective behaviour management strategies in line with the student's SEMH needs.
- Positive Handling: Utilize positive handling techniques to manage challenging behaviours safely.
Requirements: - Experience: Demonstrate substantial experience working with children with behavioural needs, particularly in SEMH.
- Positive Handling Training: Possess or be willing to undergo Positive Handling training.
- Resilience: Exhibit resilience in managing challenging behaviours, including biting and physical aggression.
Benefits: - Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary reflective of your experience and expertise.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development in behaviour management and SEMH.
- Potential for Permanent Contract: The possibility to secure a permanent contract based on performance and school requirements.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Teaching Assistant' role in Newham, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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£80 - £100 per day
