Behaviour Support Assistant

Do you have a passion for working with children with SEMH (social, emotional, mental health needs)?

Do you have the ability to emotionally support children who are from vulnerable backgrounds and circumstances?

Are you strong with positive behaviour management?

We are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working with children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons, such as:

• Children in Looked After Care
• Anxiety
• Exclusion
• Speech and language difficulties
• Physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties

The candidate must have:

• Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour
• Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous
• The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles 
• Confidence to make decisions
• Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students
• Empathy and understanding
• Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and development

This is a great opportunity, to help enrich and develop vulnerable young people's lives. You will be working with an excellent team and joining a fantastic school where you can make a difference, playing a key role in the development of students.

If you are interested in developing your education experience and think this could be the role for you, please apply with an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website 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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