Behaviour Support Assistant

GSL Education; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education invites dedicated individuals to apply for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant in Hull. This rewarding position involves providing one-to-one support to primary-aged pupils with emotional and behavioural needs, facilitating their learning and development in a nurturing environment. Successful candidates will have a background in supporting children with additional needs and will play a vital role in fostering emotional resilience.

Benefits

Supportive secondary school environment

Dedicated consultant guidance

Qualifications

• Strong desire to support young people with behavioural challenges.
• Experience in educational, care, or support settings with children awarded.
• Ability to adapt behaviour support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to children with behavioural and SEN needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing behaviour management strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour through structured activities.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Problem-Solving

Empathy

Job description

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Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs?

GSL Education are inviting dedicated individuals to take on the rewarding role of Behaviour Support Assistant in a welcoming and inclusive school in Hull. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support, ensuring they feel valued and encouraged in their learning journey.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will provide essential one-to-one and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Your role will involve fostering positive relationships, implementing tailored interventions, and supporting students in overcoming challenges that may impact their learning.

Responsibilities of the Behaviour Support Assistant:

• Provide dedicated support to children with behavioural and SEN needs, ensuring they feel safe and engaged in the classroom.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual behaviour management strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional resilience through structured activities and guidance.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to create an inclusive and nurturing environment.
• Offer support during lessons, break times, and structured interventions.
• Help students develop self-confidence, coping mechanisms, and social skills.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, ensuring tailored support is continuously adapted.

Requirements of the Behaviour Support Assistant: To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A strong desire to support young people with behavioural challenges in education.
• Prior experience working in an educational, care, or support setting with children with SEMH, SEN, behavioural challenges, or additional learning needs will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication, patience, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and empathetic approach to working with students of diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Ability to adapt behaviour support strategies to individual student needs.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Work in a well-structured and supportive secondary school with experienced staff.
• A dedicated consultant to guide and support you throughout your placement.

If you are ready to support young learners in developing their confidence, emotional well-being, and behaviour, apply today!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support Assistant’ in Hull, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.