Challenging Behaviours TA

Are you a resilient, patient, and driven individual with experience supporting children and young people who present with challenging behaviour? Do you have a passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and thrive both socially and emotionally?

Academics, a trusted education recruitment agency, are currently working in partnership with a specialist school in the Lichfield area to recruit a committed and confident Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex and challenging behaviour. This is a long-term, full-time opportunity with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. You will play a vital role in transforming the lives of children who need additional guidance and structure to achieve their potential.

About the Role:

• You will be working with pupils who may be at risk of exclusion, have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, or have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups within the classroom and during unstructured times.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies.
• Using de-escalation techniques and consistent routines to manage incidents and reduce disruption.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a positive role model and offering emotional and behavioural support throughout the school day.
• Encouraging engagement in education and celebrating small milestones in a pupil's personal or learning journey.

Candidate Requirements:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural challenges, ideally in an education, care, or community setting.
• Are emotionally resilient and able to remain calm and composed during behavioural incidents.
• Can build rapport quickly and maintain a patient and non-judgemental attitude.
• Hold (or are willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS registered to the update service.

What Academics Offers You:

• A long-term contract with consistent full-time hours (term-time only).
• A supportive and experienced education consultant who will work with you throughout your placement.
• Access to high-quality CPD and training opportunities relevant to the role.

If you are ready to take on a role that challenges, inspires, and genuinely changes lives, we want to hear from you.

Please apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact the Academics office for more information about this and other SEN opportunities in your area.