Behaviour Support Assistant

Dunbar Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a supportive team in High Wycombe. This role involves working closely with students who require additional support to re-engage with learning. You will provide tailored assistance, manage behaviours, and build trusting relationships to help students achieve their goals. If you have a passion for making a positive impact and thrive in a challenging environment, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the development of young people. Join a specialist team committed to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Continuous support from a dedicated consultant

Gain valuable experience with SEMH needs

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with behavioural needs.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours consistently.

Skills

Experience with children or young people with behavioural needs

Calm and patient approach

Ability to manage behaviour

Resilience in challenging situations

Effective communication

Passion for helping young people

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? A pupil referral unit in the High Wycombe area is looking for a dedicated and resilient behaviour support assistant to join their supportive team.

As a behaviour support assistant, you will work with students who have been excluded from mainstream education or require additional support to help them re-engage with learning. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a challenging environment and wants to contribute meaningfully to students' development.

Key responsibilities of the behaviour support assistant role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behavioural needs
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours using a calm and consistent approach
• Support students both in and outside of the classroom environment
• Work alongside teaching staff and other professionals to implement individual behaviour plans
• Build trusting relationships to help students achieve their educational and personal goals
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and restorative practices

What we're looking for in a behaviour support assistant:

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (in school or alternative settings)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to manage behaviour in a consistent and professional manner
• Resilience and the ability to remain composed in challenging situations
• A team player who can communicate effectively with staff and students alike
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning

Why apply for the behaviour support assistant role in High Wycombe?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting
• Work within a specialist pupil referral unit with a strong team ethos
• Gain valuable experience working with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Continuous support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position as a behaviour support assistant, please get in touch today.

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