Behavioural Support Assistant

Engage Partners; Horley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Partners is seeking passionate Behaviour Support Assistants to work in a SEND school in Horley. Ideal candidates will support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Training is provided, making this a great opportunity for graduates, especially in Psychology. Candidates should be proactive and resilient, with a strong sense of behaviour management.

Benefits

Equal pay to permanent employees

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD training sessions

Referral bonus for friends

Qualifications

• Experience with students with SEMH and challenging behaviours is helpful.
• Candidates from youth support or care worker backgrounds are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable children ranging from KS3 to KS4.
• Calm children down and de-escalate situations.
• Provide feedback to teachers and parents.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Resilience

Mentoring

Proactivity

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Job Description

Behavioural Support Assistant Required!

We are looking for passionate individuals who want to begin working and training as Behaviour Support Assistants to support one of our SEND Schools in Horley by helping students aged from 11 to 18 years with social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside autistic spectrum conditions or characteristics, including ADHD.

Applications for the position are welcome from candidates of ranging experience, and training will be provided, although previous experience working with students with SEMH, particularly challenging behaviours and Trauma & Attachment will be helpful. A strong sense of behaviour management will also be key!

Anyone from a youth support, support worker or care worker background, or personal SEND experience is strongly encouraged to apply! Training will be provided to all applicants so the ideal candidate just needs to be passionate, eager to learn and be very resilient. If this sounds like you please apply!

This is also a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to move into a career in teaching or SEND Education. In particular, any Psychology Graduates are strongly encouraged to apply as we have a range of roles that will be well suited to your background!

Due to the location of the school, the ideal candidate will need to be a driver with access to their own vehicle, as it is not accessible by Public Transport.

Your Role

• Supporting a range of vulnerable children ranging from KS3 to KS4

• Be able to appropriately calm children down and de-escalate

• Be able to effectively behaviour manage

• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption

• Providing feedback to teachers and parents

• Be available - Full time - 8.30am - 4:30pm

The ideal candidate

• Outgoing and mentoring manner

• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential

• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.

• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

• Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky's the limit…

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!