Behaviour Support Assistant

Role: Behaviour Support Assistant

Area: Bedminster

Salary: GBP65-70 per day

This academic year schools have found that a larger number of pupils need additional support for behavioural issues and social, emotional and mental health issues (SEMH). Due to the current situation school are preparing for mental health and behavioural issues to have increased greatly in students. Several schools are now looking to recruit 1:1 support in the form of Behaviour Support Assistant/Behaviour Mentors.  An ‘Outstanding’ school in Bedminster require 1:1 support for a child with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) in Year 2. There may be more than one opportunity within this school as the demand for support in this area is so high. This child can become quite frustrated and can act out when they struggle to communicate. This child also suffers with anxiety and has low self-esteem and therefore can be quite and reserved. The ideal candidate is required to give the child lots of praise and should be able to help bring this child out of their shell in an acceptable way.

This school is seeking someone:

• Who is committed and reliable individual
• Passionate about helping children exceed expected levels
• Has experience working with behaviour or people who can act out
• Extremely resilient
• Experiences with working 1:1 or with challenging behaviour
• Engaging and calming in order to keep the child focussed and calm throughout the day
• Experience with social, emotional, mental health and communication issues

Benefits that Teaching Personnel can provide:

• Refer a friend scheme - GBP50 up for grabs for a referral
• Local and flexible supply roles as well as other full-time roles if this particular role isn’t suitable
• Competitive weekly pay GBP65 -60 per day
• CPD opportunities allowing you to professionally develop

If this role is something that you think you would be suitable for or are seeking another role in one of our lovely primary schools please click apply.

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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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