Behaviour Support Assistant - Oxford

Austin Fraser; Oxford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to provide crucial support to students with additional learning needs. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children facing mental health challenges and learning disabilities, such as Autism. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in behaviour management and therapeutic strategies, making it an excellent stepping stone for a future career in Counselling, Psychology, or Therapy. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a student with significant behavioural, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Implement therapeutic strategies to help vulnerable young people.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Mental Health Support

Experience with Autism

Restraint Training

Education

Degree in Psychology or Counselling

Relevant Experience with Children

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Primary Special School - Oxford

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?

A renowned Primary Specialist school in Oxford is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join them 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. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Behaviour Support Assistant to learn different therapeutic and behaviour strategies to support vulnerable young people - great experience for a career in Counselling, Psychology or Therapy!

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

This Primary school is 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.

Salary: £85-£100 per day

Relevant Experience: 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.