Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Location: Southend on Sea

Salary: £85-£100 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Do you have experience working with children with behavioural issues?

We are looking for a highly experienced Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to start work on a full-time basis and to start as soon as possible, working in welcoming and friendly School in Southend on Sea.

Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant who will support you through your whole placement
• Consistent work in the same school working with the same children for the whole academic year
• Online training courses available for you, FREE or discounted
• Opportunities for professional development
• Regular reviews and pay increases based on performance
• Rewarding job with an excellent, supportive team around you
• Easy transport links

Duties:

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
• Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the Teacher
• Helping pupils stay focused during class hours
• Supervising group activities, sport events and school outings
• Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
• Looking after children who are unwell or upset
• Providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children

Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly with Teachers and younger individuals
• Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for pupils
• Active listening skills
• Understanding and sensitivity towards children
• Excellent knowledge of lessons that pupils are required to learn in class
• Ability to carry out tasks involving a computer or hand-device
• Ability to remain calm, during stressful situations

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the GSL Education website for further details.

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.  

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.