Behaviour Support Assistant

TeachMatch; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in educational support is looking for dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to work across West Yorkshire. Candidates should have experience with young people and strong communication skills. The role involves supporting students with behavioural and emotional needs, assisting in classroom learning, and developing individual behaviour plans. This position offers a daily pay rate between £90 and £105.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Understanding of effective behaviour management strategies required.
• Strong communication to engage with students and staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural challenges effectively.
• Assist in developing individual behaviour plans.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support.
• Track and report on student progress.
• Deliver small group sessions to improve social skills.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding of behaviour management strategies

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Patience and empathy

Proactive approach to behavioural issues

Commitment to supporting inclusion

Job description

Job Title : Behaviour Support Assistant

Location : West Yorkshire

Recruitment Agency : TeachMatch

Pay : £90 - £105 per day

TeachMatch is recruiting for dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistants to work in alternative provisions across West Yorkshire. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of behavioural and emotional needs, implementing strategies to help improve their behaviour and create a positive learning environment. This role involves working alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and other professionals to ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

Behaviour Support

• Support students with behavioural challenges by implementing effective behaviour management strategies.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of individual behaviour plans for students.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, encouraging positive behaviour and social interactions.
• Track and report on students' progress and provide regular updates to school staff and parents
• Support in class learning

Intervention and Mentoring

• Work with students who may be at risk of exclusion, offering targeted interventions and mentoring to improve engagement.
• Deliver small group sessions or structured activities aimed at improving social skills and emotional resilience.

Promote Positive Behaviour

• Reinforce positive behaviour through praise and rewards, helping to foster a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Assist with classroom management to ensure a structured and orderly environment conducive to learning.

Safeguarding and Well-being

• Ensure the safety and well-being of students, following all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies and how to apply them effectively.
• Strong communication skills to engage with students, school staff, and parents.
• Ability to build rapport with students, particularly those facing behavioural or emotional challenges.
• Patient, empathetic, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to addressing behavioural issues.
• Commitment to supporting inclusion and helping all students achieve their potential.

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