Behaviour Teaching Assistant in Thrapston

Hours: Full-time, Monday- Friday, 8:30am-15:30pm

Contract: Ongoing opportunities, with permanent positions available

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs?

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, resilient and nurturing SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a specialist educational setting in Thrapston (NN14), supporting students across KS3-KS4.

The Role

You will work closely with students who may present with a range of behavioural, emotional and additional needs, helping them to engage with their education and develop positive relationships and behaviours.

The successful candidates will be confident managing challenging behaviour and able to remain calm, consistent and supportive in difficult situations.

• Has experience working with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs
• Is confident with behaviour management and de-escalation
• Has excellent relationship-building skills
• Is patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Can build trust and positive relationships with young people
• Is consistent and confident in setting appropriate boundaries
• Can work effectively as part of a wider pastoral and teaching team
• Is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
• Has experience in a school, college, residential, youth work or similar setting (desirable)

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Work within a supportive specialist educational environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• Excellent experience working with KS3-KS4 students with SEMH and behavioural needs

If you are a strong, confident and compassionate Teaching Assistant who thrives when working with young people with challenging behaviour, we would love to hear from you.

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.
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Behaviour Teaching Assistant Thrapston, Northamptonshire, England