Behaviour Support Assistant

We are pleased to be recruiting for a Behaviour Support Worker in a Salford PRU for pupils aged 11-14. Pupils from this school usually have a diagnosis of Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs. Most have had a disrupted school life and fall below the expected learning levels for children of their age nationally so the school is actively seeking a Behaviour Support to assist and nurture these pupils. To support you during your time at the school is the schools’ excellent team of mentors, a family liaison coordinator, a senior youth worker, form tutors and TA’s. The ideal candidate for this role would be someone with

•             A determined and caring personality

•             A commitment to helping vulnerable young people

•             The ability to stay calm in difficult situations.

Your role would be to provide a calm and caring presence in the classroom for these young people. You would assist in their day-to-day routine and teach them the value of effective, calm and controlled communication. You will support them through their challenges and help deescalate any potential behaviour through understanding and patience.

This provision is based in Salford and is easily accessible by car, bus and tram

In addition, you will need to complete all necessary vetting checks including proof of identity, a DBS on the Update Service and producing two recent references.

If you believe you are the perfect Behaviour Support Assistant and can make support and inspire these young people, please send your CV or contact Neal at Teaching Personnel today.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please see teachingpersonnel.com/privacy-notice