Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Redditch
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 inspire young minds with engaging and teaching styles?
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, you will collaborate with students, teachers, and therapists to create personalized support plans for each student. Your role includes implementing strategies to de-escalate challenging situations and fostering a safe learning environment. You will support teachers in developing and delivering engaging lessons that cater to the individual abilities, learning styles, and needs of each student. Additionally, you will provide frequent one-on-one and group learning support to students with additional needs. In working with SEMH students, your responsibility extends to overseeing their physical, social, and mental well-being by ensuring a secure environment and tailoring your teaching support to meet each student's unique requirements.
Schools are in search of a committed and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles. They offer a wealth of experience, enabling you to develop as a teacher with competitive pay rates. Our skilled and devoted SEND Consultants select placements that match your availability, preferences, and abilities.
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.
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