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Seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant in Christchurch!
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join our dedicated team at a welcoming school in Christchurch!
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with behavioural needs, helping them to achieve their full potential in a supportive and structured environment. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour support plans for students to create strategies and interventions tailored to each student’s needs.
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with behavioural challengesto help students understand and manage their behaviour, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Regularly observe and record students’ behaviour, ensuring they are making progress towards their goals.
- Participate in meetings and discussions to share insights and strategies for supporting each student’s behavioural and academic growth.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and included.
- Use a variety of behaviour management techniques to engage and motivate students.
- Maintain accurate records of student behaviour and report to teachers, parents, and other relevant parties.
Requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar role is essential, demonstrating your understanding of the unique challenges and needs of students with behavioural issues.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues, building positive and supportive relationships.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with behavioural needs succeed, exhibiting patience and empathy in your interactions.
- Relevant qualifications or training in behaviour support (desirable but not essential).
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teacher, you will need:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the updated service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
About GSL Education:
GSL Education are hiring a Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team. We are a leading education recruitment agency, dedicated to providing high-quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK. We are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for students and offer excellent support and development opportunities for our candidates.
For more information or to register your interest in the Behaviour Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Join us as a Behaviour Support Assistant and help shape the future of our students!
