Behaviour Support Assistant

Do you have the skills and experience to support pupils with their personal development and behaviour to enable them to achieve their full potential?

A Secondary School in the PR1 area of Preston, Lancashire are seeking to appoint a dedicated and hardworking individual to join their Inclusion Team, assisting the Internal Exclusion Room in the supervision of the internal exclusion facility. This is a part-time position to begin in October 2024.

The successful candidate will have a good level of Maths and English, GCSE grade C and above and have excellent ICT skills. Resilience and the ability to cope in a busy environment are essential. A background in youth work or schools would be an advantage. 

Job purpose:

• To ensure the well-being and safety of all students
• To support in the implementation of systems and strategies for students exhibiting challenging behaviour
• To contribute to a reduction in internal fixed term exclusions

Other specific requirements:

• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and an understanding of policy and practice in this area
• A knowledge of working practice in the education sector and/or schools
• Good records of attendance and punctuality

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO RELEVANT VETTING CHECKS BEFORE AN OFFER OF APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO RECHECKING AS APPROPRIATE.

What next?

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain valuable experience in an Ofsted rated “good” Secondary School. Please click the link below to apply directly or contact Olivia on the Secondary Branch for more information.

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