Behaviour Support Worker

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits for graduates and experienced teaching assistants to join a dedicated team as a Behaviour Support Worker in Bristol. This role focuses on providing essential support to children with additional learning needs and challenging behaviour, particularly those with mental health difficulties. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Psychology or a related field and have a passion for making a difference in young people's lives. This position offers a great platform for aspiring teachers to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing their teaching qualifications. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will greatly impact students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a degree graded 2:2 or above are ideal for this role.
• Experience working with children and SEN is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour.
• Work closely with pupils facing mental health difficulties.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Experience with SEN children

Mental Health Support

Restraint Training

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker - Bristol

ASAP Start

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?

GRADUATES WANTED – Fantastic Opportunity for Psychology/related degree Graduates!

Experience working with children required

An excellent school in Bristol is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Worker to join them ASAP. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or experienced teaching assistant to develop their experience with Special Educational Needs and Behavioural Needs. A graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above is ideal for this role and some previous experience working with SEN children is desirable.

The position will be working 1:1 with pupils with Special Needs and Challenging Behaviour in the school. The Learning 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. Many of the children have emotional needs including those with trauma and Looked After Children.

This SEN school is looking for a confident, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about their input into a child’s education. Ideally, the successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have excellent behaviour management skills and desirably some form of restraint training.

Key Details:

1. ASAP start
2. Behaviour Support Worker
3. Graduates welcomed
4. Great platform for aspiring teachers
5. Bristol

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will be able to commit for the full academic year and the expected salary will be from £450 - £500 per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to expand their classroom experience prior to undertaking their teaching training and becoming a fully qualified classroom teacher.

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

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant and you are interested in this position, please submit your updated CV and a member of the Academics Team will contact you ASAP.