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Behaviour Support Assistant

Academics
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Behaviour Support Assistant position in South Gloucestershire (BS15) offers an immediate start for candidates passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
  • The role involves supporting children with emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties, providing guidance and encouragement to help them develop coping strategies.
  • Candidates should have experience working with children who display challenging behaviour, though a positive and compassionate attitude is equally important.
  • The position offers a salary of £85 - £95 per day and is particularly suited for graduates in psychology, education, or related fields.
  • Applicants must be able to commute to South Gloucestershire and should be prepared for a full-time, long-term commitment.

Behaviour Support Assistant - South Gloucestershire (BS15) - Immediate Start

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a calm, patient, and proactive approach to supporting children with behavioural challenges?

A welcoming and supportive school in South Gloucestershire (BS15), is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to positively impact children who need extra guidance in managing their emotions and behaviour.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with students who struggle with emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties, often due to anxiety, trauma, or other challenges. Your role will be to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to help them develop positive coping strategies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

You will work with students on a one-to-one basis or in small group settings, offering personalised support to help them engage with learning and manage their behaviour. Alongside assisting the class teacher with setting up and clearing away lessons, you will play an active role in promoting a positive and structured learning environment. Your patience, empathy, and resilience will be key to helping these children build confidence and succeed in school.

Who Should Apply?

The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and able to remain calm in challenging situations. Experience working with children who display challenging behaviour is beneficial, but a positive and compassionate attitude is just as important. The ability to commute to South Gloucestershire (BS15) is essential.

This role is particularly well-suited for graduates in psychology, education, or related fields, as well as those with a background in sports, art, or drama. Aspiring psychologists, therapists, and counsellors will find this experience invaluable in building essential skills for their future careers.

Key Information

  • Behaviour Support Assistant
  • South Gloucestershire (BS15)
  • £85 - £95 per day
  • Immediate start
  • Full-time, long-term role

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, apply now. Interviews are taking place soon, so do not miss out. You can apply directly via this advert.

Behaviour Support Assistant - South Gloucestershire (BS15) - Immediate Start

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.