Job description
Do you have a passion for working with vulnerable children or young people? Do you have previous experience working with hard-to-reach young people and could benefit from joining a welcoming staff and school community? If so GSL Education are working in partnership with a renowned specialist school in Cosham, seeking a caring and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to start as soon as possible.
Key Role Highlights of Behaviour Support Assistant:
- Behaviour Support Assistant – ASAP start.
- Full-time permanent opportunity available for the successful candidate.
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 15:30.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrate motivation, passion, and the ability to emotionally support hard-to-reach children and young people from all walks of life.
- Location: Cosham
- Salary: £83.33 - £95 per day
Responsibilities of aBehaviour Support Assistant:
- Maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment.
- Develop strategies that aim to improve pupils' mental well-being where relevant to behavioural concerns.
- Ensure the calm and purposeful entrance and exit of pupils into/out of the school, including organising line-ups where appropriate and ensuring compliance with the school's uniform policy.
- Provide support to pupils with moderate learning difficulties (e.g. ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and dyspraxia)
To be successful Behaviour Support Assistant, 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 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 www.gsleducation.com to apply online.