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The SchoolQualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Five Education is working with a special school based in Yeovil to look for a Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant. The school emphasizes on delivering educative experiences to develop young people's mental and physical wellbeing on preparing pupils for adulthood. All the students that attend this school have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) to support their SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of working with children and young people who have complex needs or display challenging behaviour. You will need to be compassionate, patient and be able to establish an excellent rapport with hard-to-reach pupils.The RoleThe role is primarily supporting a Year 5 boy with challenging behaviour in engagement and participation in class, but occasionally you will work in small groups or whole class support. You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to create a positive and supportive learning environment conductive to the success of students.Main ResponsibilitiesSupport 1:1 with identified pupil in class and around the schoolWork under the guidance of the class teacher to enable student to access the curriculum and possibly tailor tasks to their ability levelsGuide pupils when they are struggling and help them to become regulated and calmAssist the class teacher with pupil and classroom managementEssential CriteriaPrevious experience working with individuals with SEMH/complex needsRight to work in the UK (Valid Visa)Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessaryAble to work 3 days a week (term time only), 8:30-15:30 Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of 62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.What can Five Education offer you?- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)- Recommending a friend bonus scheme- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are workingIf you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.Contact Danielle on 0117 422 6167 /TPBN1_UKTJ