EYFS Behaviour Teaching Assistant Southwark

EYFS Behaviour Teaching Assistant | Southwark

EYFS Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Southwark
Payscale £80-90

LTF Recruitment are currently working with a great, local Primary School in Southwark, who are seeking an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant with Special needs support experience to join their school's dedicated support staff team. As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant you will be working 1:1, supporting EYFS pupils who showcase challenging behaviour, helping them to manage and overcome behavioural problems. The role is available for an asap start and will be full time for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential of a permanent position for the right candidate.

Main Duties will entail:

• Working 1:1 with identified pupils to deliver bespoke support to children with challenging behaviour.

• Supervise and engage children in learning and play activities
• Closely work with pupils who experience difficulties in the classroom and encouraging them to engage in the curriculum

• Removing children from class when their behaviours are disruptive.
• Adapting your support and approach according to needs of the children

It will be desirable for the candidate to:

• Have knowledge of the Early Years curriculum
• Be confident and calm when managing challenging behaviour

• Have experience working with challenging behaviour.

• Have a passion to support and engage children with a range of learning needs
• Experience working with children in early years with SEN
• Team Teach Qualification or equivalent is desirable
• Be Patient, Resilient and be flexible in your approach

Successful candidates will benefit from working at an inclusive school in a caring and friendly environment. The school has excellent SEN Facilities and an experienced and supportive senior team committed to the improvement of students' learning opportunities and teachers' professional development. The school is located in Southwark and is a short walk from the nearest tube station with plenty of transport options.

This is a challenging but rewarding role and successful applicants will have excellent opportunities for progression. To apply for the role please submit your CV via the application page or direct . All applicants will need a valid DBS and 2 references.