Behaviour Support Worker in Bristol)

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

Job summary

A leading school in Bristol is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to support children with additional learning needs. This role is ideal for graduates in Psychology or related fields, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Special Educational Needs before pursuing teaching qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above.
• Experience working with children, especially those with SEN.
• Desirable: Restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Educational Needs and Challenging Behaviour.
• Work closely with pupils who have mental health difficulties.
• Assist in managing emotional needs and trauma.

Skills

Behaviour management

Support work

Mental health awareness

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 are looking for a confident, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants who are 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.

* 1 year contract

* ASAP start

* Behaviour Support Worker

* Graduates welcomed

* Great platform for aspiring teachers

* Bristol

The ideal Learning Support Assistant will be able to commit for the full academic year and the expected salary will be from £90 - £100 per day. 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 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.