Behaviour Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A community special school in Lichfield is seeking a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant. The role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs through assessments and direct assistance in lessons. Ideal candidates should possess relevant experience and show nurturing qualities in their approaches.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in SEMH.
• Possess a relevant SEN background or Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Recent school based references required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with material preparation for lessons.
• Provide direct 1-on-1 or small group student support.
• Conduct assessments to address students' unique challenges.

Skills

Supporting children with SEMH

Collaboration within SEMH Department

Flexibility

Proactivity

Nurturing qualities

Effective communication

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Relevant SEN Background

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Tools

PECS training

Makaton training

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Lichfield

Duration: Full time, on going

Salary: £85 – £100 per day

The School/role:

An amazing special needs school in Lichfield 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