Behaviour Support Worker

Behaviour Support Assistant

• Chorley, Lancashire
• Secondary Alternative Provision
• 2x Behaviour Assistants
• £12.90 - £13.50

An headteacher of an alternative primary & secondary provision is looking for two behaviour support assistants one on a Full-time basis. The provision caters for children with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and therefore have struggled to maintain an education within a mainstream provision. The class sizes and considerably smaller resulting in a holistic approach and support in terms of emotional development.

Work duties
The role of a behaviour support assistant is to contribute positively to children overcoming their barriers to learning by implementing positive reinforcement and strong structure and boundaries. Many of the pupils have previously had negative experiences of school and feelings of failure and frustration therefore it will be vital to develop their social skills and raise their aspirations. Encouraging assigned pupils with Behaviour, Emotional and Social needs to participate and actively engage in activities led by teachers. Delivering and monitoring short term interventions on behalf of disengaged and disaffected learners. There may be periods of implementing 1:1 or group interventions with the children and addressing their individual targets. Adopting a positive, upbeat attitude will play a vital role in developing and maintaining positive relationships with the children.

Person Specification

• Good co-operative, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Excellent role model.
• A positive, warm and approachable personality.
• Reflective, resilient practise

If you are interested in the role, please click apply now and Parys will contact you within 48hours to discuss next steps.

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