Job Description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Bournemouth

Full time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm)

Term time only

Start date - as soon as possible

The School and Role

An Special Educational Needs (SEN) school based in Bournemouth are currently seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to start as soon as possible. The school caters for primary and secondary age pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as challenging behaviour.  

The Behaviour Support Assistant role is an amazing opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and support young people to access education. You will offer guidance and support both in the classroom, and also with their social and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Support students with their emotional and behavioural needs in both individual and group settings.

Develop and implement behaviour management strategies in collaboration with teaching staff.

Monitor and record students' progress, providing regular feedback to teachers and parents.

Foster positive relationships with students, promoting a safe and inclusive environment.

Assist in the delivery of personalised learning programs, ensuring the needs of each child are met.

Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience working with children and young people, preferably in a SEN setting.

A strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies.

Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, or a related field are desirable but not essential.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students.

Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to the needs of the students.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

· Social and networking events.

· Pension contributions.

· CPD to help with your professional development.

· Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). 

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