Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Assistant/Learning support Assistant

Behaviour Support Worker, Behaviour Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Behaviour Buddy! Have you worked under one of these job titles? Do you have experience supporting behaviour within a Secondary School or with secondary ages students? If so, there is a big need for your help in our school's currently and going forward!

My partner secondary school in Gateshead, is currently seeking to appoint 2-3 confident behaviour support assistants to work with students in a small group and a 1:1 basis during the school day.

Working as a Behaviour Support Assistant within this mixed comprehensive secondary school in Gateshead, you will be expected to have experience supporting students with additional learning needs, and challenging behaviour across KS3 and KS4. Helping keep them engaged and focused on there learning is a big part of this role. Building the rapport and instilling the confidence in the student that they can do what is being asked of them, is another key aspect.

• Full time/Part Time opportunity
• School Hours 8-3:30
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on previous experiences
• Great experience to enhance any future teaching applications
• Located in Gateshead, easily accessible via public transportation links.
• Must have a CHILD ONLY DBS on the UPDATE SERVICE or being willing to get one (we can help!)

This position is initially being offered on a full time temporary basis, with longer term prospects for the appointed Behaviour Support Assistants. Basically if you come in and get on well there is the option to go on to a school contract if both you and the school want that. You will be fully supported by the school SLT and SENCO within this position and will work directly on a 1:1/small group basis with students who portray challenging behaviour.

Both experienced behaviour support assistants, and graduates (Cover Supervisors) who have worked within secondary school settings are welcome to apply for this position.

To be considered, please send a full  up to date CV via the link provided for immediate consideration. Thank you and stay safe. 

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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