Behaviour Support Assistant - Wantage

Academics; Wantage; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Behaviour Support Assistant role with Academics in Wantage offers the chance to support students facing significant mental health challenges. You will help learners stay on task and feel secure, providing steady, kind guidance in a busy school setting.

Ideal candidates are compassionate and proactive, with resilience and initiative. Graduates or those pursuing psychology, counselling, or behaviour analysis careers are especially encouraged to apply for this great grad opportunity.

Qualifications

• Kindness, compassion and resilience are essential.
• Experience with children is an advantage, personality matters most.
• Graduates or those aiming at psychology/therapy roles are welcome.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Proactivity

Problem Solving

Resilience

Initiative

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

An amazing opportunity has recently opened up for a Behaviour Support Assistant in a highly regarded setting in Wantage.

The specialist school hiring are highly reputable in their area and pay close attention to the needs of their students. Working at this school would add valuable experience to your CV and equip you with all the tools you need to embark on your career.

The students that attend this setting are struggling with significant mental health needs. They come from highly stressful backgrounds and have experienced adverse childhood experiences. They have needs that range from high stress and anxiety to school avoidance and deep trauma.

They need an individual to come in and support them through their academic journey.

To be a successful Behaviour Support Assistant

To be successful in this role, you will need to be kind and compassionate but also resilient. If you are up for a challenge you will do great in this role!

Experience working with children will be an advantage but above all, personality is important. If you are proactive, take initiative and have good problem solving skills, you will shine in this environment.

This is a great opportunity for those individuals who are looking to gain experience in the classroom or those individuals who are up for a challenge. Graduates are welcome to apply as well as those who are aspiring psychologists, counsellors or behaviour analysts.

Key information regarding the role

• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Wantage
• £85 - £95 per day
• Great opportunity for grads
• AMAZING experience

Full time or part time roles are available

Behaviour Support Assistant - Wantage - ASAP Start - Grad Opportunity - Full Time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy