Behaviour Buddy

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support pupils aged 0-18 with SEN and SEMH needs in a Gloucestershire setting.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, building strong relationships and assisting learning both inside and outside the classroom, with safeguarding at the core. Candidates should be calm, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people and the ability to manage challenging behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to consistency and making a positive impact.
• Drivers are highly desirable due to location and role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with young people.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Encourage engagement, independence and wellbeing.
• Follow behaviour support plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Work closely with teachers and wider support staff.
• Personal care support may be required for some pupils.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm demeanor

Resilience

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Location: Bristol
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Worker, Youth Worker, or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives?

We are currently recruiting dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistants to support pupils aged 0-18 years olds in a setting in Gloucster.

This role involves supporting children with a range of complex Special Educational Needs (SEN), including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging behaviour
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Complex learning needs

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Building positive and supportive relationships with young people
• Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom
• Encouraging engagement, independence and wellbeing
• Following behaviour support plans and safeguarding procedures
• Working closely with teachers and wider support staff

There may be occasions where pupils require personal care support. Staff can be assigned accordingly and this is not expected of all team members.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• A commitment to consistency and making a positive impact
• Drivers are highly desirable due to the location and nature of the role

Whilst this is initially being recruited on a short-term and emergency cover basis, we are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who are able to demonstrate a commitment to remaining within the setting for the full academic year, providing consistency and stability for the pupils.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people