Behaviour Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency invites passionate individuals to apply for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant in Hull. This role involves providing vital support to primary-aged pupils with special educational needs, fostering an inclusive environment, and working closely with educational staff to enhance students' learning and emotional well-being.

Benefits

Work in a supportive school environment

Guidance from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an educational or support setting is advantageous.
• Ability to adapt behaviour support strategies to student needs.
• Strong desire to support young people with behaviour challenges.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Patience

Problem solving

Empathy

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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 Assistantin 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 safeguardingand child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitmentchecks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service orcompleting 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.