Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

ACADEMICS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job Description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Primary Mainstream School - Bristol
ASAP Start | KS1 and KS2
£83.33 to £96.15 per day

Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour? Are you interested in supporting young people's Mental Health?

GRADUATES WANTED

• Experience working with children required
• Ideal for aspiring teachers or those interested in SEN

An excellent primary school in Bristol is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join them ASAP. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or experienced teaching assistant to develop their experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Behavioural Needs. A graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above is ideal for this role, and some previous experience working with SEN children is desirable.

The position will involve working 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour, offering you the chance to work closely with children who have mental health difficulties, display challenging behaviour, and have learning disabilities such as Autism.

This primary school in Bristol is looking for a confident, dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about making a positive impact on children's education. Ideally, the successful candidate will have excellent behaviour management skills and some form of restraint training, although this is not essential.

Role Overview

• Work 1:1 with pupils who require additional support as a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
• Support children with challenging behaviour and mental health difficulties
• Gain valuable experience working in the education and training sector
• Full-time, Monday to Friday

Candidate Requirements

• A degree (2:2 or above) is desirable
• Previous experience working with children or SEN (e.g. youth work, support work, mental health work, SEN in sport)
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A proactive and compassionate approach

This is a great opportunity for a graduate to expand their classroom experience before undertaking teacher training and becoming a fully qualified classroom teacher. The ideal Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant will be able to commit for the full academic year.

This primary school offers a supportive environment with continual education and training opportunities, helping you further develop your career in education and training.

Location: Bristol
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £83.33 - £96.15 per day

To apply for this role as Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, please submit your updated CV, and a member of the Academics Bristol team will be in touch.