Behaviour Support Assistant

Balfor Recruitment Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An amazing special needs school in Birmingham seeks a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant to assist with the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in supporting children with SEMH, flexibility, and compassion. The role includes preparing teaching materials and providing direct student support.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in supporting children with SEMH.
• Prior experience within the SEMH department.
• Recent school-based references required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to support individual students' needs.
• Assist teachers with materials and lesson preparations.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support.

Skills

Support children with SEMH

Effective communication

Flexibility

Proactivity

Compassion

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Relevant SEN Background

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £85 – £100 per day

The School/role:

An amazing special needs school in Birmingham are currently looking for a fulltime Behaviour Support assistant. The school is a community special school with students SEMH this requires conducting thorough assessments to accurately identify and understand the social, emotional, and mental health needs of all pupils, ensuring that each individual’s unique challenges and strengths are recognised and addressed.

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000.

This will include supporting teachers with material preparation for lessons, assisting with displays and providing direct 1 on 1 or small group student support.

The ideal candidate for a Behaviour Support Assistant role should:

• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEMH
• Possess prior experience collaborating within the SEMH Department
• Exhibit flexibility, proactivity, and patience
• Show nurturing and compassionate qualities in their approaches
• Communicate effectively within a team

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience
• SEMH needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent school based references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service