Behaviour Support Assistants
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This supportive SEN school in Newton Abbot requires the right candidate to support their learners with am adapted curriculum and aid them in their emotional and academic development through encouragement, positive behaviour management, and by creating engaging lessons using a multi-sensory approach. This is a full-time long-term role of one academic year for the right candidate with the potential of continuing next academic Year.
School is within reach of public transport in Newton Abbot and would be easily reachable through buses if you don't have your own transport.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A strong understanding of students with behavioural difficulties.
- Ability to support the student both academically and emotionally in a calm manner, adheres to safeguarding and behavioural policies at all times, and show adherence to professional boundaries.
- A collaborative and driven individual who will be able to take directions from the SENCO and other Education professionals within the school.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour and de-escalate appropriately.
Role involves supporting the learners within the classroom and sometimes in a group setting inside and outside the classroom. It also involves guiding the student emotionally and behaviourally at times of stress and helping them to overcome their barriers to social interaction and emotional recognition.
If this looks like the perfect opportunity for you then I would love to hear from you! Please call Ryan on 01392 267288 or email
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