Behaviour Support Officer

Teaching Personnel are seeking a Behaviour Support Officer to start work immediately in secondary schools! Could you be the right candidate for this role?

Job Title: Behavior Support Officer

Location: Newport

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 15:30

Pay: £110 - £115 a day

Start: ASAP

It sounds like a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of students, doesn’t it? As a Behaviour Support Manager, you would play a crucial role in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for these pupils. As a Behaviour Support Manager, you will be responsible for managing a classroom in the absence of a teacher, ensuring that pupils are focusing on the pre-prepared work that you will have handed out and managing the behaviour of the classroom.

To excel in this position, here are some key qualities and skills that would be beneficial:

1. Empathy and Understanding: Being able to relate to the students' challenges and provide calm, reassuring support is essential.
2. Resilience: Working with students who have behavioural issues can be challenging, so having a strong sense of resilience will help you navigate difficult situations effectively.
3. Team Collaboration: Collaborating with class teachers and other staff is vital to ensure a cohesive approach to supporting the students. Good communication and teamwork skills will enhance this collaboration.
4. Adaptability: Each child is unique, and being flexible in your approaches to meet their individual needs will contribute to their success.
5. Patience: Working with pupils who may struggle with their emotions or learning can require a lot of patience and understanding.
6. Promoting a Positive Atmosphere: Encouraging a positive learning environment and reinforcing good behaviour will help students thrive.
7. Behaviour Management Strategies: Knowledge of and experience with various behaviour management techniques can be beneficial in helping students manage their conduct.

Job requirements:

• Enhanced Child Only DBS Certificate (we can help you obtain this)
• To be registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
• Two professional references covering 24 months

Whilst having experience working with children is desirable, we welcome applications from people who have personal experience or someone who is willing to fully engage and develop skills in this area.

Why chose to work with Teaching:

Here at Teaching Personnel, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will strive to find you a position which perfectly suits your every need. Whether you are starting out in your career in the education sector or are well experienced and looking to develop your skills, Teaching Personnel will support you every step of the way. Do you want to make a little extra cash whilst you work? Make use of our ‘refer a friend scheme’ for the chance to make some extra money.

Are you interested? Apply now by clicking the apply button below or contact us at the office to discuss the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website 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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