Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a secondary school located in Stoke-on-Trent who are seeking a full-time passionate and dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to join the team. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for all of its pupils and believe that every student has the chance to succeed.

• The school is in a great location with excellent transport links between Macclesfield and Congleton
• Opportunity to earn £85-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
• Immediate start upon registering with Teaching Personnel

Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1-1 and support within smaller groups to individuals with behavioural, emotional and social challenges
• Supporting the class teacher in ensuring the schools behaviour policies are followed
• Assisting in managing challenging behaviour and de-escalating potentially disruptive situations
• Liaising with other members of staff and parents/carers to provide updates on students progress/development

What we are looking for:

• Experience supporting students with behavioural needs is necessary for this role
• Confident in classroom/behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to create a positive and supportive atmosphere
• Safeguarding training (must be done through Teaching Personnel)

To be considered for this role, applicants must have a DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for one upon registering with 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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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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