Behaviour Support Assistant - Oldham

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - Oldham

Do you want to support disengaged pupils? Would you like to work alongside students that display challenging behaviour?

Teaching Personnel are working alongside one of our client secondary schools in Oldham, who would like a Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team of support staff from September 2019. This exciting opportunity will initially be on a temporary contract until the end of the academic year, with the potential for a more progressive role thereafter.

Working as a Behaviour Support Assistant in our client school, you can expect:

• Full time role from September 2019 - July 2020 in the first instance
• Supporting students with challenging behaviour and barriers to learning
• Large 'Outstanding' secondary school a short drive from Oldham town centre
• Earn between £1100 and £1300 per month

This 'Outstanding' large secondary school sits in between the areas of Middleton and Chadderton in Oldham, and has a large intake of students that covers a broad area, including the town centre. With around 1500 students, the school prides itself on the outstanding education it offers to all its students, and encourages them to strive for personal excellence. Situated just a short drive from Oldham town centre, the school is easily accessible from a range of areas and has fantastic public transport opportunities.

Working at our client school as a Behaviour Support Assistant, responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis, who may display challenging behaviour
• Running small intervention sessions
• General classroom support
• Having a positive influence on attitudes of the students you will be supporting
• Supporting students in reaching their full potential
• Being resilient, patient and calm if any difficult situations arise

Although experience in this role is not-essential, it would be beneficial. Candidates that have experience in community and youth work may have transferrable skills for this role.

If you would like to apply for this post as a Behaviour Support Assistant please apply via the link below or send an updated CV to Chris Beckenham at Oldham North Secondary directly, alternatively call on the number provided for further information.