Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

Bristol/South Gloucestershire

Have you completed a Psychology or Counselling qualification?

Or

Do you have previous experience working with behavioural needs?

We are seeking experienced support staff for children that have social, emotional, mental health needs (SEMH). Teaching Personnel work with a number of schools across Bristol and South Gloucestershire who are in need of individuals to work 1:1 and in small group sessions with pupils who may have experienced trauma; have mental health issues and a variety of other needs which can be displayed through behaviour.

The Role

Previous experience of this kind would be advantageous, but the role is open to any teaching assistants/councillors/psychology graduates who would like to develop their knowledge. The roles we have available vary but they will all be to provide a unique and comfortable learning environment for the individual. This type of support would mostly be on a 1:1 basis however some group work will be involved to try and promote learning socially and developing relationship with the individual’s peers.

The Desirable Candidate

•            Can offer previous experience with mental health in a supporting capacity

•            A knowledge or understanding of SEN/SEMH

•            A confident approach to working with children

•            An educational background

•            An enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally

•            An enhanced DBS Teaching Personnel can assist with this.

Why go with Teaching Personnel?

Working with Teaching Personnel has many benefits…

•            We offer competitive weekly pay

•            we have long term opportunities as well as short term placements which gives you the opportunity to be flexible and work when suits you

•            We have a CPD Academy which enables you to progress whilst working with us.

•            You will have your own personal Recruitment Consultant dedicated to providing you not only work but the best work for you.

If you think a career as Behaviour Support Assistant could be for you, please get in touch and we can discuss the exciting opportunities we have on offer.

We hope to hear from you soon.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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