Behaviour Support Assistant

Academics Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team in Swindon. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates in Criminology or Psychology to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives. You will work closely with students facing behavioural challenges, encouraging positive decision-making and fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. This position not only allows you to apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios but also opens doors to future roles in mental health, youth justice, and probation work. If you are passionate about education and mental health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Criminology, Psychology, or related field required.
• Strong passion for working with young people facing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural challenges and implement management strategies.
• Create a safe learning environment and provide emotional support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Behaviour Management Strategies

Calm Under Pressure

Education

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people? Do you have a passion for education and mental health?

A Specialist School in Swindon are seeking a dedicated graduate to join their team as a Behaviour Support Assistant, starting as soon as next week. In this role, you will support children aged 11 to 18 who face behaviour challenges, including children exhibiting anti-social behaviours as a result of a diagnosed social, emotional or mental health difficulty.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students to overcome behavioural challenges.
• Encourage positive decision-making and implement effective behaviour management strategies.
• Create a calm and safe learning environment to help students maintain focus.
• Encourage healthy relationships between students, staff and peers.
• Provide emotional support to students, helping them develop self-regulation and coping skills.
• Nurture the students' social and emotional development.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• A degree in Criminology, Psychology, or a related field.
• Passion for working with young people, particularly those facing behavioural and emotional challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with special needs (desirable but not essential).

This is a great opportunity for a recent Graduate to gain hands-on experience in the mental health field, and apply psychological or criminological theory to real-world scenarios. By engaging with various aspects of mental health and education, you will open doors to future roles in clinical or therapeutic settings, as well as youth justice and probation work.

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Swindon
Salary: 85 to 95 per day
Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

If you are a confident worker with a passion for helping others, then apply today!

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