Behaviour Support & Learning Engagement Assistant

Hillview School for Girls; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillview School for Girls in Tonbridge, Kent, is seeking an enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to join our friendly pastoral team. You will work with students to promote positive behaviour for learning and create a calm, nurturing environment where pupils can engage and progress.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young people and/or care sectors, a patient, resilient approach, and the ability to support individuals or groups in developing the necessary social and emotional skills

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or in care/social care is preferred.
• Ability to provide individual or group support for students at risk of disengagement.
• Ability to maintain a positive, nurturing atmosphere to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group support for students at risk of disengagement.
• Help students develop skills to exhibit positive behaviour for learning.
• Identify when a student is emotionally distressed and refer concerns to pastoral, safeguarding, or SEN staff.
• Support students in developing the necessary skills to overcome barriers to learning in the classroom.
• Contribute to reducing suspensions and raising attendance for identified students.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Student engagement

Resilience

Patience

Job description

Hillview School for Girls in Tonbridge, Kent, is seeking an enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to join our friendly pastoral team. You will work with students to promote positive behaviour for learning and create a calm, nurturing environment where pupils can engage and progress.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young people and/or care sectors, a patient, resilient approach, and the ability to support individuals or groups in developing the necessary social and emotional skills