Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme – with

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Add.

Employee Referral Recruitment Incent

Access to training and development

Discounts with local and national RETC

Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbe

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a large pastoral team, helping students who are removed from lessons to settle and prepare for the next class. The post reports to the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour, with an emphasis on supporting pupils with diverse educational needs.

This role offers an opportunity to work within a supportive environment, with professional development and safeguarding as core values.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with a variety of educational needs.
• Experience in a behaviour support role is advantageous.
• Desire to work within a large pastoral team.

Responsibilities

• Support students who are removed from a lesson to settle and be ready for the next lesson.
• Help ensure the rest of the day is successful for these students.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to join our large pastoral team in supporting students who are removed from a lesson.

The aim of the job will be to support these students to settle and get ready for the next lesson, ensuring the rest of their day will be successful.

You will be led by our outstanding Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour.

Experience of working with children with a variety of educational needs would be an advantage.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

What the school offers its staff

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

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Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.