Job description
Job Title: 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Hull
Rate: £83.34 - £96 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Imagine transforming the lives of students with behavioural and emotional challenges!
We have an exciting opportunity for a 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant to join our dedicated team at a welcoming primary school in Hull. This is your chance to be a game-changer, helping a student overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. If you're eager to be part of an inspiring and innovative journey, we want you with us!
Your Mission
As a 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting a primary school student with behavioural needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with the SENCO, teachers, and parents to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive educational setting.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide 1:1 support for a student with behavioural needs.
- Implement behaviour support strategies in line with the school’s policies.
- Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, and parents to ensure progress.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualised behaviour plans for the student, tailoring strategies and resources to meet their specific needs.
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers and adjusting support strategies as necessary.
- Participate in meetings and discussions to share insights and strategies for supporting the student’s learning and well-being.
- Help foster a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where the student feels valued and included.
- Employ different instructional techniques and materials to cater to the diverse learning styles and needs of the student.
- Keep detailed notes on the student’s development and communicate this information to teachers, parents, and other relevant parties.
What You Bring to the Table
- Experience working with students with behavioural challenges.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues, building positive and supportive relationships.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish trust and rapport with all members of the school community.
- Show a deep commitment to helping students by exhibiting patience and empathy in your interactions.
- Additional qualifications or training in special education or behaviour management are advantageous but not mandatory, providing you with additional skills and knowledge to support students effectively.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
- An immediate start date, providing you with the opportunity to make a difference right away. Alternatively, if you are seeking a later start, this could also be possible for the right candidate.
- Supportive school environments where your expertise in behaviour support will be valued and appreciated.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the 1:1 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.
Join us as a 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant and help shape the future of our students in Hull!