Behaviour Support Assistant

Full-Time Behaviour Support Assistant – Aintree (L10)

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant on behalf of a primary school in the Aintree area. This position is to start within September and will be a long-term role with the view to going permanent.

Location: Aintree (L10)

Hours: 08:45 – 15:30 (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.00 / hour.

You will be supporting a child in KS1 with suspected Autism (ASC) throughout their day in school. The child in question has difficulties in regulating and managing their own behaviour, and this can result in outbursts both within and outside the classroom environment. You will be required to manage and de-escalate the child’s outbursts and put support into place which may help to prevent these in the future. You will work closely alongside the Class Teacher, as well as the SENCo, to identify the child’s triggers and establish the best strategies for managing this behaviour, where necessary.

The school is committed to the highest possible standard of education and welfare for every child. The school workforce has developed an extensive and creative curriculum to ensure that children are well supported in all aspects of their school life.

To be considered, you must have the following:

-          Minimum Level 2 qualification in a related subject, Supporting Teaching and Learning in School or Health and Social Care.

-          A proven track record of effectively managing challenging behaviour.

-          A Child only Workforce DBS certificate registered on the online update service.

If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your up-to-date CV as soon as possible.

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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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