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Challenging Behaviour Assistant

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Posted 9 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Challenging Behaviour Assistant position in Oxford is a full-time role with a competitive salary and an immediate start available.
  • Candidates should have experience working with challenging behaviour, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or similar needs, and can include graduates, ex-police officers, or experienced Teaching Assistants.
  • The role involves providing structured support to children aged 5-11 years with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a specialist setting.
  • Key responsibilities include implementing individual behaviour plans, using de-escalation techniques, and building strong relationships with students to promote positive engagement.
  • This position offers opportunities for career progression in education, psychology, policing, youth work, or social care, and requires a valid Enhanced DBS.
Challenging Behaviour Assistant - Oxford

Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Immediate Start

Are you a resilient, compassionate, and proactive individual looking to make a difference in education? Whether you're a graduate in psychology, criminology, or social sciences, an ex-police officer, or an experienced Teaching Assistant, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with children who need structured support to thrive.

We are seeking a Challenging Behaviour Assistant to support students aged 5-11 years with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH) and behavioural difficulties in a specialist setting in Oxford.

Should you Apply - Oxford?
  • Meaningful Work - Support children with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and other additional needs to overcome barriers to learning.
  • Career Progression - Ideal for those looking to move into teaching, psychology, policing, youth work, or social care.
  • Training & Development - Gain hands-on experience with de-escalation strategies, trauma-informed approaches, and behaviour management techniques.
Key Responsibilities - Challenging Behaviour Assistant:
  • Work one-to-one and in small groups to provide structured learning and emotional support.
  • Assist in implementing individual behaviour plans to promote positive choices and engagement.
  • Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations and create a calm learning environment.
  • Build strong relationships with students, providing consistency and emotional regulation support.
What We're Looking For:
  • Experience working with challenging behaviour, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or similar needs.
  • A graduate, ex-police officer, or experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role.
  • Strong communication, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
  • A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

This is a full-time Challenging Behaviour Assistant Oxford role with the potential for long-term career development in education, mental health, and safeguarding.

Apply today to be part of a dedicated team making a real impact in Oxford children's lives.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.