Behaviour Support Officer

Behaviour Support Officer

Barry CF62

£12.90 per hour (£83.85 per day)

January start

Full time

We are collaborating with a school in Barry to find a dedicated Behaviour Support Officer to assist pupils during lessons and everyday activities. Prior experience in managing behaviour is essential, as the role requires someone who can quickly adapt and feel confident in the school environment.

The pupils you’ll work with range from ages 4 to 11, but you’ll typically stay with the same group throughout lessons and break times, ensuring consistency and rapport.

You may be invited to complete trial days, which an opportunity for both you and the school to assess suitability. This is especially important for one-to-one support, where a strong working relationship is crucial.

In the classroom, your primary responsibility will be to support the pupil, ensuring they stay focused and complete their work. Outside the classroom, your role will involve helping pupils navigate potentially overwhelming times, such as during lunch and breaks, to ensure they feel supported and secure.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring pupils are engaging in all sessions.
• Assist in personal care tasks as an when if needed
• To plan and implement appropriate techniques to deal with challenging behaviour in pupils where appropriate.
• To take part in relevant training and courses as required.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Enhanced DBS and registration with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
• Understands the development needs of children and those with disability/challenging behaviour.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to the role below and I will be in contact for an initial registration call within 48 hours.

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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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