Progress Teachers are working with a local mainstream secondary school to appoint a specialist Learning Support Assistant to work closely with pupils with SEMH and/or challenging behaviours. The successful candidate will closely support a caseload of pupils, providing tailored and impactful interventions which will aid them to overcome barriers to education and make positive academic and personal progress.

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Key Responsibilities:

* Provide tailored support to students displaying challenging behaviour, both in and out of the classroom.

* Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and SENCO to implement behaviour intervention strategies.

* Build trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and positive choices.

* Support pupils' emotional well-being, helping them to regulate behaviour and build self-esteem.

* Contribute to Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs) and track progress effectively.

* Foster an inclusive learning environment for all students.

Requirements:

* Experience working with children or young people with behavioural, SEMH, or SEN needs (essential).

* Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

* Calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to challenges.

* Ability to build rapport quickly and work as part of a supportive team.

* Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 TA qualification, Team Teach or similar) are desirable but not essential.

* A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

* x2 satisfactory references