Complex Needs SEN TA

Do you have experience with managing behaviours? Could this be the next step in your career?

Progress Teachers are currently seeking to recruit a Behaviour Mentor to work in a fantastic primary school in the Swadlincote area of Burton, of Derby.

You will be working with pupils across KS2 who have additional SEND Needs and can display challenging behaviour. You will work 1-1 as well as supporting pupils in the classroom.

The ideal candidate will be professional and passionate about SEND / SEMH and supporting children with additional needs and being fully able to adapt themselves to meet each individual needs, including excellent behaviour management.

We focus on long-term and permanent employment, meaning that you return to the SAME school every day, therefore offering consistency not only to staff, but for the students also, with often this resulting in you transferring across onto schools contract.

Requirements:

• The ability to create a happy, challenging, and effective learning environment.
• Helpful, positive, calm, and caring nature.
• Excellent speaking and listening skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service

Benefits of working with Progress Teachers:

· 5 Star Reviewed Agency - Over 132+ positive reviews on Google.

· Long-term and Permanent Focus – Offering consistency and reliability.

· Support & Guidance – Ongoing support provided throughout whole recruitment process, including CV writing, interview/trial preparation and professional development.

· Competitive Salary – You’ll receive Pay to Scale from day one through PAYE (minimum rate is £13.68ph)

· Work-Life Balance – 13 weeks holiday a year, as well as only working 8:30-15:30 Monday to Friday.

· £100 Referral Bonus (You do not have to be working through us to receive this).

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply NOW.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• TA/ equivalent: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 08/09/2025 or as near as possible