Job description
Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Dibden Purlieu
Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about helping set up young people for success?
Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with special needs?
Could you be the calm, caring presence someone needs?
A special school in Dibden Purlieu are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant with a real passion for working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and learning difficulties (ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs.
The school promotes the significance of valuing every child as an individual and celebrating all achievements and efforts made in curricular and extra-curricular activities. The school has a real community feel, with positive relationships and good communication amongst staff and parents being imperative as a whole school view.
If this sounds like an environment that you would love to work in, then we would love to hear from you at GSL Education.
Behaviour Support Assistant- Full Time - Temp to Perm - ASAP Start - Dibden Purlieu
Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support Assistant:
- Working with children in the classroom setting
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Working with students one-to-one
- Acting as a positive role model to students
- Taking an interest in and supporting the well-being of students
Requirements for Behaviour Support Assistant role:
- Has experience working with young people, this could be as a Sports Coach, Dance Leader, Scout Leader or something similar
- Has a positive attitude
- Can engage children in and out of the classroom
- Feels confident managing challenging behaviour
- Experience working with children with special needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs.
- Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.
To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this Behaviour Support Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role ofBehaviour Support Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.