Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Job Title - Behaviour Management Teaching Assistnt
Location - Northampton
Contract - Full Time - Part Time - Flexible 
Pay - £85 - £95 
Start Date - ASAP 

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants with experience in working with children and/or adults who can display challenging behaviour.

The successful candidate will need to have a passion for supporting students’ mental health, and assist with creating a nurturing learning environment. The successful TA will be working closely with staff and students in order to effectively assist and guide students through any challenges they may have.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support sessions for students, focusing on ces, emotionoping strategial regulation, and self-care techniques.
• Assist in the development and implementation of education plans for students with mental health concerns.
• Monitor students' progress and communicate effectively with teachers regarding this.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all relevant privacy and safeguarding laws and regulations.
• Support teacher in managing the behaviour and specialist needs of the young people.

Qualifications:

• Team Teach trained, or willing to partake in a 2 day Team Teach training course.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or mental health setting. We will also consider those with experience supporting adults with similar needs.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting students, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle crisis situations effectively.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying informed about best practices in mental health support for students.
• Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of child safeguarding and ability to respond to such concerns effectively and efficiently.

School staff will be working term time, from 08:30 – 15:30. This role will involve working with young people of Secondary ages. 

If you are interested in the role and believe you'd be a great addition to the 

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.