Behaviour Support Assistant

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a Specialist School in Oxford. This role is ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology or experienced Teaching Assistants passionate about mental health. The job involves working with children aged 11 to 16 with special educational needs, helping them manage their behavior and emotional well-being through alternative education methods. The school offers a supportive environment focused on mental health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in any capacity, including voluntary work or babysitting.
• Understanding of special educational needs, such as autism and ADHD.
• Ability to manage behaviour and support emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 11 to 16 in the classroom and manage their behaviour.
• Help students process their emotions and improve emotional well-being.
• Engage students in alternative forms of education including arts and crafts.

Skills

Working with children

Supporting mental health

Experience with challenging behaviour

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs?

Are you interested in supporting young people\'s mental health?

Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?

An excellent Specialist School in Oxford are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join them on a long-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychology or Criminology graduate, or experienced Teaching Assistant to develop experience with Special Educational Needs and Behaviour, and help support their mental health.

The SEN School are looking for a confident, dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about mental health. Ideally, you will have experience working with children previously - this could be in any capacity, whether it is voluntary work, babysitting or in a sports setting! Experience with challenging behaviour would also be greatly beneficial.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will be working with children aged 11 to 16 with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and behaviour challenges. You will help keep all the pupils focused and on task in the classroom, and help to manage their behaviour. Alongside their class work, you will help the students understand and process their own emotions and struggles, and support their emotional well being. The school focus on alternative forms of education, so expect many arts and crafts, outdoor activities and cooking!

• Behaviour Support Assistant
• ASAP Start
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30
• 85 to 95 per day
• Graduate Opportunity
• Mental Health & Youth Work
• Oxford

Are you interested in this Behaviour Support Assistant role? If so, apply now!

Oxford, Oxford, Oxford