Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

Do you have experience of supporting students with challenging behaviour?

Are you interested in working full-time with a growing school that can provide training?

The position: Behaviour Support Assistant, mainstream KS3-4 supporting a child with challenging behaviour and/or mental health needs 1:1

Salary: Earn GBP60-65 per day

Teaching Personnel are currently working alongside a large secondary school in the Easton area of Bristol who are looking to recruit passionate candidates as behaviour support assistants. This role is full-time and provides the opportunity to gain experience and training. The role will be supporting a child with challenging behaviour 1:1 and/or mental health needs, within a mainstream KS3-4 classroom.

The school:

• Ofsted has awarded this academy school ‘Good’ overall in 2019
• Growing organisation Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), are looking for professional and motivated new staff
• Opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment
• Welcoming environment promotes an inclusive education in a dynamic setting
• Central location with accessible transport links near M32 and public transport from Bristol city centre

The ideal candidate:

Will –

• Be able to commit to a long-term role
• Be confident and authoritative managing challenging behaviour
• Remain patient and composed in stressful situations
• Have a respectful and professional manner towards pupils and staff within the school
• Offer practical help and emotional support to children experiencing short or long-term challenges
• Can work alongside a classroom teacher and liaise with parents and staff
• Have a friendly, sensitive, empathetic and understanding approach

Must –

• Have experience of working within a similar environment or supporting individuals with similar needs and be confident working with children with challenging behaviour
• The right to work within the UK
• The ability to provide two references from your most recent employers
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid child workforce Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Benefit from –

• Competitive rates of pay
• Cabot Learning Federation Benefits including pension scheme, gym discounts and more
• Rewarding Job Satisfaction
• Great work-life balance with school holidays

What Teaching Personnel can offer you:

• Specialist trained consultants – supporting you in finding your ideal role
• Full access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training
• If your friend or colleague works through us for at least five days, you will be entitled to a GBP50 bonus!
• Supporting your COVID-secure safe return to work

Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this role or have any questions, please email your CV to our recruiter Ewan: ewan.sinclair@teachingpersonnel.com or call the friendly Bristol office on 0117 239 1557

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.

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