Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £83.33 - £90.00 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Full-Time
Are you driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact on young lives?
GSL Education have a fantastic opportunity waiting for you as a Behaviour Support Assistant at a vibrant and inclusive client school in Lincoln. This role is perfect for someone passionate about helping students with Special Educational (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs overcome barriers to their learning and personal development.
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
In your role as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:
- Offer tailored support to students with Special Educational (SEN) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them navigate challenges in their education.
- Implement strategies to encourage positive behaviour and emotional resilience.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils to foster a sense of security and belonging.
- Collaborate with teaching staff to provide a consistent and supportive learning environment.
- Assist in developing and maintaining individual support plans for students.
- Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to staff and families.
Requirements:
To excel in this Behaviour Support Assistant role, you should have:
- Prior experience working with children with SEN/SEMH needs (essential).
- A calm, patient, and nurturing attitude.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with pupils, staff, and families.
- Confidence in managing challenging behaviours in a positive and constructive manner.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or a willingness to apply for one.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Lincoln.
For more information or to register your interest in the Behaviour 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.
If you are ready to take on a role that makes a real difference, don’t miss this opportunity to become a Behaviour Support Assistant.