1:1 Support Assistant

1:1 Support Assistant

Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour and have a keen interest in supporting children in their education?

If yes, then this may be the role for you!

Teaching Personnel are working closely with the Headteacher of a secondary (PRU) for children aged 11-16. The provision based in the BB1 area of Blackburn require additional staff to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Autism and challenging behaviour. The setting provides support mostly for children who have social, emotional, or mental health difficulties. The PRU have been praised for the support the staff provide their children towards their personal development and attainment. The staff encourage children to make the right choices and create a positive attitude towards learning.

Main duties
- Support learning both in and out of the classroom as directed to by the class teacher
- Support Individual behaviour plans
- Establish excellent working relationships with both pupils and staff
- Engage with pupils on a level to gain respect and trust
- Encourage children to interact and work co-operatively with others
- Support the children in engaging them in learning activities
- De-escalate high stress situations
- Use appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials to support learning
- Promote the acceptance and inclusion of pupils within the classroom

Key information:

•  1:1 supporting Autism and challenging behaviours
• Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
• Long-term, full-time role starting from January (1 year – Maternity cover)
• £11.85 – £12.77 p/h

What TP can offer you:
My TP – Digital service – your work administration and communication is simple
Pay – Weekly pay based on skills, experience and flexibility
Our CPD Academy – Support with professional development and access to courses
Variety – We provide a range of roles and jobs that you are able to choose from
Support – Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Next steps:
- If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Keira by clicking “apply now” to submit your CV and we will contact you within 48hours to discuss next steps.
- Once we have your details on the system, we will be able to put your CV forward for the position
- The school will shortlist CVs and ask to meet shortlisted candidates, this may be for a formal    
   interview/ trial day or week in school.

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