Youth Behaviour Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team in Milton Keynes. This role is pivotal in providing essential support to students facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges. The ideal candidate will be resilient, patient, and possess excellent communication skills, allowing them to effectively manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to create a positive learning environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Opportunity to make a genuine impact

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience in youth services or support work is desirable.
• Strong understanding of SEMH and strategies to support young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Assist in creating individual behaviour support plans.

Skills

Resilience

Patience

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Understanding of SEMH

Education

Valid DBS Check

Job description

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Youth Behaviour Support Assistant, Milton Keynes

Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Position: Youth Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes, MK8
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Are you resilient and experienced in supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? We are seeking a committed Youth Behaviour Support Assistant to join our specialist provision in Milton Keynes, providing essential support to students with SEMH needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer tailored support to students, helping them engage in learning and personal development.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using a calm, proactive approach.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Assist in creating and implementing individual behaviour support plans and interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students, serving as a role model and mentor.

Requirements:

• Resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A valid DBS on the update service (essential).
• Relevant experience in youth services, support work, probation, police, prison services, or similar fields (desirable).
• A strong understanding of SEMH and effective strategies to support young people.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• An opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.

If you have a background in support work, youth services, probation, police, or related fields and are passionate about empowering young people, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now by submitting your CV through the provided link.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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