Behavior Support Assistant - Slough

Academics Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Slough is recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a nurturing, inclusive learning environment. You will work directly with students to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation, supporting their social and emotional development.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, contribute to group activities, model healthy coping strategies, and help maintain a safe classroom.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support students in developing social skills and conflict resolution strategies.
• Facilitate group activities and promote positive peer interactions.
• Model healthy coping strategies and social skills.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Collaborative working

Strong communication

Patience and empathy

Experience with SEMH/educational needs

Job description

Behavior Support Assistant - Slough

Our lovely school in Slough is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join them in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for their students. They believe that their students deserve the opportunity to thrive both academically and emotionally.

This is a great opportunity to be involved in a supportive team. You will also be making a real difference in the lives of children with behavioural and mental health needs.

In this role, your main goal will be to work directly with students to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation. You will also support students in developing social skills and conflict resolution strategies so that they can have all the necessary tools to thrive in social situations. Part of your role as a Behaviour Support Worker will be to facilitate group activities and promote positive peer interactions. You will also help model healthy coping strategies and social skills and maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

The right Behaviour Support Assistant will:

• Have the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Have strong communication skills
• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children
• Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
• A desire to make a real impact

What you will gain from this role as a Behaviour Support Assistant:

• The opportunity to work in a nurturing environment
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Amazing experience to further your career in education, psychology or social work
• The ability to work in a fulfilling role that makes a difference every day
• Overall this will be a transformative experience, enriching your life while also making a positive impact on the lives of children who are struggling to cope in the classroom

• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Slough
• £90 - £110 per day
• Full Time
• ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.