Sports Grad / Coach – Behavioural Support TA – Full Time

Salary: £26,000 per year

Looking for a rewarding role in a brilliant school that could positively impact on child’s life? We have Behavioural Support vacancies in our large network of schools across Cardiff, Caerphilly, Vale of Glamorgan, Newport, Bridgend & RCT.

As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils with learning and behavioural difficulties. You will support and nurture the pupil to engage in learning activities within the mainstream classroom, and outside of the classroom such as special resource bases, where needed.

The pupil will need 1:1 support in developing their self-confidence, and social interaction skills. You will encourage them to take pride in their achievements, be confident in group participation, and in sharing ideas, as well as respecting those of others.

You will need to build an extremely strong rapport with the pupil, capturing their interest in forming a bond with you, based on trust and mutual respect. You will represent yourself as a positive role model for the pupil, supporting them to appropriately manage their behaviour and emotions, by helping and guiding them to channel these in a healthy and calm manner.

You will work with them to help them understand their frustrations, and how to work through/resolve them for a positive outcome, ensuring that they feel cared for and listened to. You will set boundaries and routine, and support the pupil to respect and engage in these, as an effective behaviour management technique.

As we are a teaching agency, run by teachers and behavioural specialists, we will ensure you have the right training and ongoing support such as CPD and mentoring that ensures your success and growth as a teaching assistant. We offer our staff unrivalled FREE training from accredited courses such as Autism Awareness, ADHD awareness and positive Behavioural Management.

If you can say yes to everything listed below, you are just what we’re looking for!

* Are you calm, supportive and nurturing, but with the ability to be firm but fair where needed.

* Can you be someone that the pupil can look to for support and advice?

* Can you ensure that they feel safe, secure and confident in asking for help?

* Are you able to promote channelling their emotions effectively?

In return you will receive;

* Excellent rates of pay

* Specialist long-term jobs

* Access to FREE in-house training such as Team Teach, Thrive and the opportunity to complete a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification

* Specialist consultants

In order to apply for this role, you must have

* Relevant and proven experience of working with children

* Experience of supporting those with behavioural issues

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Should you wish to apply for this position, please send your CV, detailing all relevant skills/experience.

* Job offer is subject to relevant and satisfactory references and documentation (we can help to facilitate this)

Are you ready for a new challenge? Join us! We look forward to your application.