Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary Range: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: January 2025, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Are you an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? If so, GSL Education are looking for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant in a welcoming school in Tower Hamlets, starting inJanuary 2025.
As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant (SEMH), You will play a key role in providing targeted support to children with challenging behaviours, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Responsibilities of the Behaviour Teaching Assistant:
- Work one-to-one or in small groups to support children with SEMH needs.
- Use a child-centred approach to help students manage challenging behaviours effectively.
- Assist with implementing Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs) and tailored strategies.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment to promote students’ emotional and academic development.
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and other staff to ensure the best outcomes for students.
- Provide consistent encouragement, patience, and structure to help children succeed.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour management plans.
Requirements of the Behaviour Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working in a primary school setting is essential.
- Proven experience supporting children with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive and compassionate approach to addressing children’s individual needs.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
By joining our team in Tower Hamlets, you will have the chance to contribute to an engaging learning environment, helping students overcome challenges and celebrate successes. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a difference in every school day.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
- Be part of a supportive school environment with a dedicated Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Free lunch provided for staff.
- Join a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of children.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Behaviour Teaching Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Tower Hamlets!
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.