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Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Job description

Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Bury St Edmund
Hourly Rate: £13.68 - £14.90
Contract: Monday - Friday (08:30 - 15:30)
Start Date: September 2025

We're looking for committed and resilient Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join specialist provisions in Bury St Edmunds, supporting children with challenging behaviour and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our nurturing, trauma-informed approach focuses on helping every pupil feel safe, supported, and able to succeed both emotionally and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour in and out of the classroom
  • Implement strategies to support learning, engagement, and emotional regulation
  • Work one-to-one or in small groups to provide targeted support
  • Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment

Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working with children or young people (SEMH/behavioural support experience advantageous)
  • Calm, consistent, and able to stay positive under pressure
  • Skilled in building trusting relationships and setting clear boundaries
  • Passionate about inclusion, wellbeing, and trauma-informed care

What We Offer:

  • Supportive and experienced staff teams
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • A chance to shape and grow with evolving SEMH provisions
  • A meaningful role making a lasting difference in young lives

To apply for the role of Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant, hit Apply Now and start your journey with us.