Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

• Portsmouth
• Primary and Secondary positions available
• Full-time (Term time only)
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• £76.92-£95 per day

Do you have a fun and patient personality? Do you enjoy supporting children with challenging behaviour?

GSL Education are currently working closely with a variety of schools in Portsmouth, supporting their staffing needs. The aim is to support the students while in the provision with the view for them to return to mainstream education.

The ideal candidate required for this role will be, resilient, committed and have a positive attitude to better the lives of their pupils. The role will involve supporting both teachers and pupils, helping to keep the students engaged in their learning.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will;

• Comfortable working in environments with challenging behaviour
• A passion and desire to work with students who have additional needs
• Be available 5 days per week

Experience desirable in:

• SEMH settings
• Youth Work
• Police or Army
• Sports coaches and mentors

To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you should: 
 

• 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 

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.  

Please be advised that this role requires 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 update service. 

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of a Behaviour Support Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online