Behaviour Focused Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
BEHAVIOUR FOCUSED TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED
MKCC Grade E
32.5 hours or 37 hours
Actual starting salary £24,817.35 - £26,920.89
(term time only + 5 inset days)
Where experience exceeds expectations and evidence of a higher current salary is provided, candidates may be appointed at the top of the salary band.
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? If your answer is yes, then why not come and work with like-minded people?
The Woodlands School
-Galley Hill Campusis a small, specialised provision within The Woodlands School, supporting young people with complex needs, including behaviour that challenges. As a secondary campus with only
24 pupils, we pride ourselves on building strong, meaningful relationships where every student is known,understood and celebrated.
We are looking for a staff member to join our Galley Hill team. Working at Galley Hill means being part of a close, dedicated team where collaboration, communication and shared problem-solving are at the heart of daily practice. Because of the size of the campus, teamwork and consistency are vital, and staff quickly develop positive, trusting relationships that make a real difference in our students’ lives.
You will be supporting children and young people with their learning, care and social-emotional needs, both in school and in community settings. This includes delivering personalised learning and providing high-quality support for students withhigh levelsof behaviour needs. You will follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans, use a trauma-informed and regulation-focused approach, and apply specialist strategies. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you willassistwith daily routines,transitions and positive behaviour management to ensure each student can access learning and achieve their full potential in a safe,caringand well-structured environment.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have high emotional resilience, we would love to hear from you. Experience is not required but an emphatic nature and a desire to make a difference to students' lives is essential.
We welcome visits to the Galley Hill Campus,
Please Note:
A willingness to take part in swimming is essential as the students take part in swimming as part of the curriculum.
Closing Date:
Rolling
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date ASAP
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