Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £103 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | Pyle, Bridgend |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 184117 |
Summary
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), and associated challenging behaviours.
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De-escalate incidents effectively and apply school-approved behaviour management strategies, including use of Team Teach or similar interventions (training can be provided).
De-escalate incidents effectively and apply school-approved behaviour management strategies, including use of Team Teach or similar interventions (training can be provided).
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Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and risk assessments.
Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and risk assessments.
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Foster a safe, nurturing and structured environment that encourages positive learning experiences.
Foster a safe, nurturing and structured environment that encourages positive learning experiences.
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Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers to provide a consistent and collaborative approach to pupil support.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers to provide a consistent and collaborative approach to pupil support.
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Maintain accurate records of incidents, progress, and support provided.
Maintain accurate records of incidents, progress, and support provided.
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Support with personal care and mobility needs where necessary (training provided if applicable).
Support with personal care and mobility needs where necessary (training provided if applicable).
Essential:
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Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or behavioural challenges.
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or behavioural challenges.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond constructively to challenging behaviour.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond constructively to challenging behaviour.
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Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.
Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.
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De-escalate incidents effectively and apply school-approved behaviour management strategies, including use of Team Teach or similar interventions (training can be provided).
De-escalate incidents effectively and apply school-approved behaviour management strategies, including use of Team Teach or similar interventions (training can be provided).
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Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and risk assessments.
Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and risk assessments.
-
Foster a safe, nurturing and structured environment that encourages positive learning experiences.
Foster a safe, nurturing and structured environment that encourages positive learning experiences.
-
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers to provide a consistent and collaborative approach to pupil support.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers to provide a consistent and collaborative approach to pupil support.
-
Maintain accurate records of incidents, progress, and support provided.
Maintain accurate records of incidents, progress, and support provided.
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Support with personal care and mobility needs where necessary (training provided if applicable).
Support with personal care and mobility needs where necessary (training provided if applicable).
Essential:
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Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or behavioural challenges.
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or behavioural challenges.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond constructively to challenging behaviour.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond constructively to challenging behaviour.
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Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.
Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.