Support Assistant in Andover

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Teaching Personnel are currently seeking new Behavioural Support Assistants in the Portsmouth area to work in a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health provision catering to pupils with complex needs. The needs of attending pupils are varied, but may include:

• Anti-social and disengaged behaviour
• ADHD
• Autism

 The Role:

Successful candidates will be working in a classroom environment supporting pupils on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis.

The role will operate between 8:30 - 15:30, Monday - Friday.

Full time availability is preferred but part time applicants may still apply, as job shares can be available. 

 The Candidate:

Ideal candidates may need to be able to drive but it isn't essential, as we will likely have a school local to you.

Ideal applicants should have previous experience working with complex behaviour or challenging needs professionally. Without professional experience any personal experience with the following could help the candidate succeed in this role:

• Psychology
• Youth/Community Work
• Care worker
• Challenging behaviour within family
• Mentoring children or adolescents
• SEN experience
• Ex-police force experience

Applicants will be working in a classroom supporting teachers and fellow support workers on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with pupils, so should have a passion for mentoring pupils closely through their differentiated curriculum.

Teaching Personnel do offer many development courses through our CPD Academy; such as Autism Awareness, Safeguarding and Team Teach to help support any successful candidates within this environment.

If you’re suited to this role, please contact Alex, Hampshire SEN Recruitment Consultant on the details provided (02380836648)

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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