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Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 90 - 95 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burgess Hill

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant – Burgess Hill

We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a supportive educational setting in Burgess Hill. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who require additional behavioural and emotional support.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (term-time only)

Key Responsibilities:

Support students with behavioural needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies and individual support plans
Promote a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment
Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support student progress
Encourage social, emotional, and academic development
Help de-escalate challenging situations using a calm and consistent approach
Support students in developing coping strategies and positive behaviours
Requirements:

Previous experience working with children or young people with behavioural challenges is desirable
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, resilience, and a proactive approach
A genuine passion for supporting young people
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations
Important:
Due to the rural location of the school in Burgess Hill, you will need to be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle, as public transport options may be limited.

What We Offer:

A supportive and welcoming team environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
The chance to have a lasting impact on students’ lives
A consistent weekday schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance
If you are committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive in education, we would love to hear from you.

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

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