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Job Title: BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Location: Grantham
Salary: £83.33 - £95.00 per day
Start: Start after the October half-term.
GSL Education are striving to look for a Behavioural Support Assistant in the charming town of Grantham. Being involved in a supportive setting and giving crucial support to kids who need it most is a fulfilling opportunity.
As a Behavioural Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting them to effectively adjust to school life. This role entails collaborating closely with educators and support personnel to apply behaviour management techniques, offering focused assistance and fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment in the classroom.
Responsibilities of the Behavioural Support Assistant:
- Provide personalised assistance to students with behavioural challenges, ensuring they receive the support needed to succeed academically and socially.
- Work with teachers and other staff members to develop and implement effective behaviour management plans.
- Track and report on the progress of students, adjusting support strategies as necessary to promote improvement.
- Assist in maintaining a positive classroom environment by employing appropriate behaviour management techniques.
- Help prepare and organise materials and resources to support students' behavioural and academic needs.
- Support the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with additional needs.
Requirements of the Behavioural Support Assistant:
- Previous experience in a similar role, particularly in supporting children with behavioural challenges.
- Relevant qualifications, including Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, patient, empathetic and understanding approach to engaging with students, staff and families.
- A dedication to creating a welcoming and encouraging learning environment.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Behavioural Support Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Grantham!
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 recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
GSL Education are an ethical, independent recruitment agency that aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Grantham.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behavioural 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.
