Behaviour Support Assistant
Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Preston, Lancashire
School: Mainstream Secondary School with SEMH Provision
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (15 weeks) to Permanent
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills and dedication to support students with behavioural needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment? If so, we want you to join our team!
The Role: As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will play a vital role in our school community, working closely with students who have behavioural needs. Your primary responsibility will be to support and guide these students, helping them to overcome challenges and succeed both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with behavioural needs.
- Develop and implement behaviour management strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and parents to create individualized support plans.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitor and track student progress, adjusting support as needed.
- Assist in the development of social and emotional skills.
- Support students in developing positive behaviour and coping strategies.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience working with young people with behavioural needs, ideally within a school setting.
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and SEMH strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, social work, or a related field are desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
- A dynamic and inclusive school community.
How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to the success of our students, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and why you are the perfect fit for this position.
Join us in making a difference!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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