Behaviour Support Assistant - Maidenhead

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 17,527; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Maidenhead is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a Primary Special School. The role involves supporting students with emotional and mental health needs, particularly in a 1:1 setting. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic graduates or individuals with experience in youth and mental health work. Salary ranges from £85 to £95 per day, with an ASAP start date available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs.
• Ability to work 1:1 with students requiring support.
• Desirable: restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Support children with significant behavioural, emotional and mental health needs.
• Work closely with students who have learning disabilities like Autism.
• Assist in improving children's mental health and educational experience.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Experience with children

Mental health support

Education

Degree in relevant field (not mandatory)

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Primary Special School –Maidenhead

ASAP Start – KS1 and KS2

Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs?

Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?

Are you interested in supporting young people’s Mental Health?

An excellent Primary Specialist school in Maidenhead is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join mixed KS2 class ASAP. The Behaviour Support Assistant position will be working 1:1 with a student with significant behavioural, emotional and mental health needs. The Behaviour Support Assistant will have the opportunity to work closely with children who have mental health difficulties, display challenging behaviour and have learning disabilities such as Autism.

The primary school is in the centre of Maidenhead and parking is available on site.

This Primary school are looking for a confident, dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about their input into a child’s education. Graduates are suitable for this position although a degree is not a necessity. Previous experience working with children in any capacity would be fantastic for this role!

Ideally, the successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have excellent behaviour management skills and desirably some form of restraint training.

* ASAP start
* £85-£95 per day
* Behaviour Support Assistant
* Graduates welcomed
* Great platform for aspiring teachers
* Maidenhead
* Primary School

Relevant previous experience would include youth work, support work, mental health work and SEN in sport.

If you are or would like to be a Behaviour Support Assistant and you are interested in this position, please submit your updated CV.

Behaviour Support Assistant – Maidenhead – Primary Special School – ASAP Start