Youth Behaviour Support Assistant

Position: Youth Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Bedford, MK42
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Are you resilient and experienced in supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? We are seeking a committed Youth Behaviour Support Assistant to join our specialist provision in Bedford, providing essential support to students with SEMH needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer tailored support to students, helping them engage in learning and personal development.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using a calm, proactive approach.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Assist in creating and implementing individual behaviour support plans and interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students, serving as a role model and mentor.

Requirements:

• Resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A valid DBS on the update service (essential).
• Relevant experience in youth services, support work, probation, police, prison services, or similar fields (desirable).
• A strong understanding of SEMH and effective strategies to support young people.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• An opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.

If you have a background in support work, youth services, probation, police, or related fields and are passionate about empowering young people, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now by submitting your CV through the provided link.

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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