Behaviour Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team in Harrow. This role focuses on providing essential support to students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The school prides itself on its nurturing environment and offers ongoing support to staff, ensuring a collaborative atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and possess the required qualifications, this opportunity could be your next step in a fulfilling career. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and help shape the future of young learners.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification required for the Behaviour Support Assistant role.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach.
• Help manage social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

Skills

Behaviour Management Techniques

Understanding of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Issues

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Professional Manner

Enthusiasm and Friendly Approach

Education

Degree-level Qualification

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Harrow, North West London

Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are currently working with a secondary school in Harrow that is looking to recruit an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant to support students with challenging behaviour.

The school requires a Behaviour Support Assistant to help manage social, emotional, and mental health difficulties through a therapeutic approach. They have a unique approach to behaviour management and focus on nurturing and supporting students' individual needs. The headteacher is very hands-on and offers ongoing support to all staff. The school prides itself on having long-standing staff members, which speaks volumes.

Key skills and experience needed:

• A degree-level qualification is required.
• School experience is preferred but not essential.
• An understanding of social, emotional, and mental health issues.
• Strong behaviour management techniques.
• Previous support work within a school or other child-related experience.
• Professional manner.
• Enthusiasm and a friendly approach.
• Experience or knowledge of special educational needs.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Tiv Suntharesan at Veritas Education.

Veritas Education is currently working on various vacancies. Even if this role doesn't fit your exact requirements, we may have something more suitable. Please send your CV or give us a call to discuss other opportunities.

Benefits and coverage:

Veritas Education offers competitive rates of pay.

We work with schools across Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Newham, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Islington, Camden, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Haringey, Enfield, Barnet, Harrow, Brent, Hillingdon, Ealing, Hounslow, Hammersmith, Richmond, Kingston, Croydon, Merton, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley, and Bromley.

Application requirements:

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), in line with safeguarding policies.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment, with explanations for any employment gaps.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to attend a registration interview is required.

We deal with placements at Primary, Secondary, and college levels, including support staff positions within these sectors.

Disclaimer

Veritas Education is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. All placements are made based on merit and suitability, and applications from all community sections are welcomed.