Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Islington

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only

About the school: Our client is a vibrant and inclusive primary school committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for all our students. They cater to a diverse range of needs, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). They are dedicated to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team, focusing on providing support to primary school children in Year 3 with additional needs, including SEMH, ASD, and PMLD. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced SENCO and teaching staff to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Individualised Support: Provide tailored support to students with SEMH, ASD, and PMLD to facilitate their engagement and progress in the classroom.
2. Behaviour Management: Implement effective behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, to support students in managing their emotions and behaviours.
3. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the SENCO, teachers, and other support staff to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) for students.
4. Inclusion: Promote a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the classroom, ensuring that all students feel respected, included, and supported.
5. Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with parents/carers, providing regular updates on students' progress and any concerns or achievements.
6. Resource Development: Assist in the development and adaptation of resources and materials to meet the diverse needs of students with SEMH, ASD, and PMLD.
7. Personal Care: Provide personal care and support as required, including assisting with toileting, feeding, and mobility.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with SEMH, ASD, and/or PMLD is highly desirable.
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support (desirable but not essential).

Working with Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay rates paid every Friday (PAYE and no umbrella company used)
• A dedicated, experienced specialist Consultant 
• Access to our Online Portal to easily manage your calendar, view payslips and update your personal details 
• Access to our exclusive CPD Academy with hundreds of training courses (many free!)
• After registering with us, in case of relocation you can work with our branches across the country
• Have access to our intervention programmes, giving you opportunities to develop pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme

If this position is not quite what you are looking for, then please still get in touch to register so we can provide you with other opportunities to support your career in education.

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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.
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