Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Salary: £85 - £100 per day
Job Type: Full-Time
Are you passionate about supporting male pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH) on their journey to fulfilling their potential? Protocol Education, a leading education recruitment agency, are seeking dedicated individuals to join a special school as a Behaviour Support Assistant.
About the School:
Our partner school is a SEN institution catering to male pupils aged 9 - 16 with SEMH difficulties. With a vision to ensure every pupil fulfills their potential and is prepared for their transition into adulthood, the school provides a supportive and nurturing environment. Students at this school face a range of challenges, including difficulties with behaviour, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), attachment disorders, anxiety, communication and interaction issues such as speech and language difficulties and autism, cognition and learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia, as well as sensory and/or physical needs including visual and hearing impairment, dyspraxia, cerebral palsy, and other physical disabilities or medical conditions affecting learning.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and group support to students with SEMH needs in classroom settings.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualized support plans tailored to each student's requirements.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes positive behaviour management and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Support students in developing strategies to better manage their behaviour, emotions, and mental health.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH is desirable.
- Resilience and mental strength to work with the challenging behaviour encountered in the school is a must
- A compassionate and patient approach to supporting students with diverse needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A commitment to promoting the well-being and development of all students.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates ranging from £77 to £95 per day.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
- Continuous professional development through tailored training opportunities.
- £50 Refer a Friend Scheme
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people with SEMH and thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a SEN Teaching Assistant and contribute to the success and well-being of students.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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