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SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant
Do you have experience working with children who face behavioural challenges due to Social Emotional Mental Health conditions? Do you have a calm and positive approach to managing difficult situations?
Veritas Education is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to work with children who have behavioural difficulties in a special school setting in Sheffield
The Role
- Supporting students with behavioural challenges, helping them to stay engaged and focused in lessons.
- Assist students with severe mental health conditions from past trauma.
- Working closely with the teacher to implement behaviour management strategies and interventions.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of individualised behaviour support plans.
- Providing emotional and social support to students, helping them to manage their emotions and build positive relationships with others.
- Working as part of a team to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with children with challenging behaviour or additional needs is essential.
- Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and strategies (e.g. Team Teach) is a plus.
- Ability to stay calm and composed in challenging situations, using positive reinforcement.
- Experience supporting children or young adults in a educational environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Requirements
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Right to work in the UK
- Photo identification
- 2 satisfactory references
If you are experienced in behaviour management and have a passion for helping students succeed, we would love to hear from you. Please call Scott on or email
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
