Behaviour Support Worker

Teaching Assistant Location: Wigan Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm Pay: 95- 110 per day Start Date: JanuaryWe are looking for a Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker for a brilliant SEMH provision in Wigan. You will be working in a 1 to 1 capacity with students who have very complex emotional and behavioural needs. These students often come from traumatic backgrounds and are disengaged with mainstream education. This school supports secondary aged students, some of which are on EHCPs. Due to the nature of the students, you must be comfortable managing emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour, and maintain a level of calmness when faced with aggression. This is a position where you''ll have to manage high levels of challenging behaviour, this can include both verbal and physical aggression. Your Role as a Teaching AssistantAs a Teaching Assistant, you will:Provide classroom support across core subjectsWork 1:1 with students.Help adapt activities to support different learning needsEncourage positive participation, focus and confidence in lessonsSupport the class teacher with learning resources and routinesContribute to a calm, safe and inclusive school environmentManage high levels of challenging be We''re Looking ForExperience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)A proactive and patient approachAbility to build positive relationships with pupils and staffGood ..... full job details .....