Behaviour Support Assistant

Supply Desk; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking full-time Behaviour Support Assistants for a specialist primary school in Haywards Heath. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs, focusing on academic and behavioural guidance while delivering outdoor activities. Candidates with a passion for education and relevant experience in caring roles are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Access to CPD courses for professional development

Qualifications

• Access to a car due to rural location.
• Experience with SEMH and ASC children is preferred.
• Background in sports coaching, youth work, social work, foster care, or care work is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils academically and behaviourally in and out of the classroom.
• Engage in outdoor activities like forest school and sports.
• Work 1:1 with pupils to maintain regulated behaviour.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of Special Educational Needs

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Job description

Supply Desk are currently working with a Specialist Primary School in Haywards Heath who are looking for full time Behaviour Support Assistants to support their pupils. This is a specialist school based in an attractive area with large grounds and excellent facilities including a forest school area and sports pitches. The classes consist of 8 pupils per class with needs such as SEMH and ASC.

Requirements:

- Must have access to a car due to rural location

- Experience working with children (in or our of a classroom)

- Experience and/or knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about education and shaping the future of children and young people. SEN/SEMH school experience is an advantage but we welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds including:

- Sports coaching

- Youth work

- Social work

- Foster carers

- Care work

- Residential children's homes

Responsibilities of the role include:

- Supporting pupils in and out of the classroom both academically and with their behaviour

- Partaking in outdoor activities with the pupils such as forest school and sports

- Working 1:1 with pupils to support with engaging activities to keep them regulated

- Managing challenging behaviour in line with the school behaviour policy

If you believe you have relevant experience and would like to move into a role within education; Supply Desk also provide a suite of CPD courses to give you the training and knowledge that will help you succeed in the sector.

Please apply now with an up to date CV. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a follow up call.