Behaviour Support Assistant
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***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE IN YOUR CAREER FOR 2019???***
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking new behaviour support assistants in the Portsmouth area to work in a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health provision catering to pupils with complex needs. The needs of attending pupils are varied, but may include:
- Behavioural difficulties
- Anti-social and disengaged behaviour
- ADHD
The Role:
Applicants will be working in a classroom supporting teachers and fellow support workers on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with pupils. The role will operate between 8:30 - 15:30, Monday - Friday. Full time is preferred but part time applicants may still apply, as job shares can be available.
The Candidate:
Ideal candidates may need to be able to drive but it isn't essential, as we will likely have a school local to you.
Ideal applicants should have previous experience working with complex behaviour or challenging needs professionally. Without professional experience any personal experience with the following could help the candidate succeed in this role:
- Psychology
- Youth/Community work experience
- Care worker
- Challenging behaviour within family
- Mentoring
- SEN Experience
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