Job description
Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Grantham
Salary: £83.33 - £90.00 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people?
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work at an outstanding school in Grantham. This is your opportunity to play a key role in supporting students, helping them overcome challenges, and reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will provide essential support to students who may face emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties. Working closely with teachers and other staff, you will create strategies to help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. This role is ideal for individuals who are resilient, compassionate, and committed to empowering young learners.
Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support Assistant :
- Provide one-to-one and group support to students to help manage their behaviour.
- Assist in implementing tailored behaviour management strategies.
- Foster positive relationships with students, acting as a role model.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual learning plans.
- Monitor and document student progress, reporting to staff as required.
- Support students in developing self-regulation, confidence, and social skills.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Requirements for a Behaviour Support Assistant :
- Experience in a similar role or working with children and young people with behavioural challenges.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviours effectively and with professionalism.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily rates of £83.33 - £90.00.
- Full-time, long-term opportunities in an outstanding school environment.
- Ongoing professional development to help you succeed in your role.
- Supportive and collaborative working conditions.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of students.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
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. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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