Behaviour Support Assistant - Psychology Graduates

Are you a psychology graduate passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? Join our dedicated team as a Behaviour Support Assistant and start a rewarding career in education and behaviour support!

Location: Surrey 

About Us: At Teaching Personnel, we work closely with a range of SEN/SEMH schools within Surrey to provide exceptional support for students with diverse needs. Our mission is to empower every student to achieve their full potential by fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Role Overview: As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with SEN/SEMH needs. You will work alongside teachers, therapists, and other support staff to implement tailored behaviour support plans, helping students develop essential social, emotional, and academic skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and support plans.
• Assist in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and support staff.
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their personal and academic growth.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adapt support plans.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Psychology or a related field.
• Passion for working with children and young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.
• Previous experience in a similar role or educational setting is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay.
• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• Access to free and discounted training and ongoing support.
• Flexible working patterns.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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