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Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Hackney
Salary: £85 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Full-time
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people facing challenges in behaviour and mental health? If so, GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in Hackney.
Role: As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with students from vulnerable backgrounds, helping them overcome barriers to learning and development. You will play a crucial role in providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that enables students to thrive both academically and emotionally.
Responsibilities of the Behaviour Support Assistant:
- Support students with SEMH needs, promoting positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students to foster self-confidence and resilience.
- Implement behaviour support plans and tailored interventions to address individual needs.
- Assist teachers in creating an inclusive classroom environment and adapting lessons where necessary.
- Monitor and manage challenging behaviours, employing de-escalation strategies when required.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, therapists, and external professionals.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, incidents, and interventions.
Requirements of the Behaviour Support Assistant:
- Experience working with students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or similar.
- A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable young people.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques is highly desirable.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits:
- Competitive daily rates of pay (£85-£100 per day), based on experience.
- A supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with SEMH needs.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Behaviour Support Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Hackney!
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support Assistant’ in a secondary schoolrole, 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.
