Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour support assistant

Bridgend

Full time

Pay- £12.90 per hour or £83.85 per day

At Teaching Personnel, we are working with a specialist provision in Bridgend for pupils between the ages of 7-19 that provides education for pupils aged 7 to 19 years old with complex Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) including Autism alongside specific learning difficulties and other additional learning needs.

The role of a Behaviour support assistant is to work along side pupils whether on a 1-to-1 or general basis to assist through learning and also in extracurricular activities. The school follows the national Wesh Curriculum so a general knowledge of how the education system and essential lessons in necessary. You do not need to require educational experience but a knowledge and understanding of additional needs is essential to success.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic attitude with a genuine desire to help students succeed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) are desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Supportive working environment with professional development opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of resources and training through Teaching Personnel.

How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic about supporting students in their educational journey and possess the qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Teaching Personnel.

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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