Behaviour Support Assistant

Position: Behaviour Support Assistant.

Location: Lostock.

Start date: Monday 13^th May 2024.

Contract type: Full time (Mon-Fri, 8:30-3:30) ongoing role.

Pay rate: £12.82 - £13.50 per hour.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing 1-1 and general support to pupils with additional needs, tailoring the curriculum and daily structure to ensure they have a smooth and successful school experience. You will facilitate the child’s participation in classroom activities, promote social interaction and support their individual learning and development. You will be required to implement positive behaviour strategies and facilitate the child’s communication and language development through alternative communication methods.

Role requirements:

• Relevant experience supporting children with SEN.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
• Empathy, patience and a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

This specialist provision in Lostock Hall caters for children across KS1 – KS4 who require additional support for a variety of needs including autism, speech, language and communication difficulties and social and emotional difficulties. The wide age range enables the provision to foster a family atmosphere in which the pupils feel valued and supported by each other and all the adults present. They deliver a highly differentiated curriculum through personalised learning and by celebrating progress, achievements and empowering them with knowledge, self-belief, like skills and strategies appropriate to their learning differences.

Why work through Teaching Personnel?

• Ongoing communication- open communication surrounding your happiness in your role.
• Choice and Variety – giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from.
• Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy – Your Continuous Professional Development.
• Pay – Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability.
• myTP – Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.
• Safe Working Practice – ensuring your reputation is protected.
• Excellence in Education Awards- recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools.

Next steps:

If you would like to make a positive impact on young individuals and believe you have the skills required for this role, please send a copy of your CV to Lauren and we will be in touch within 48 hours! Good luck.

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