Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (TA)

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Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (TA)

Location: Dorchester

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Start Date: November 2024 / January 2025

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you dedicated to supporting students with additional needs and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a supportive and inclusive school in Dorchester, Bournemouth. This is a great opportunity to work closely with students, helping them overcome behavioural challenges and reach their full potential.

Part-time arrangements may also be considered for the right candidate.

As a Behaviour Support TA, you will assist in creating a positive and safe learning environment by supporting students who require additional assistance with managing their behaviour. You will play a crucial role in fostering student development and contributing to their academic success.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students facing behavioural challenges, offering personalised support to meet their individual needs.
• Contribute to the development and execution of specific behaviour plans designed to encourage positive behaviour and support student learning.
• Partner with teachers and SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) to ensure consistent, holistic support for students across all lessons and activities.
• Actively encourage positive interactions and behaviours among students to foster an inclusive and cooperative classroom atmosphere.
• Regularly assess students’ progress, providing constructive feedback to both students and teaching staff to ensure ongoing development.
• Assist students in building the emotional tools they need to cope with challenges, focusing on self-regulation and resilience.
• Work to create and sustain a classroom environment where all students feel safe, respected, and supported in their learning journey.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience supporting students with behavioural or Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to de-escalate situations and manage challenging behaviour.
• A proactive, patient, and empathetic approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
  
  

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students who need the extra support to succeed. If you’re an enthusiastic and caring individual who wants to work as a Behaviour Support TA, we would love to hear from you!

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.

For more information or to register your interest in the Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (TA) role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Join us as a Behaviour Support TA and make a real difference in the lives of students.