Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: May or June 2024
Salary: £83 - £100 per day

Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branch is currently looking to recruit dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistantto work at an Alternative Provision located in York, North Yorkshire. Whether you are an experienced Behaviour Support Assistantor are just starting out in your career, we would like to hear from you!

About the School:

• The school is a distinguished educational institution which was rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
• To guarantee that each student strives, the School offers individualised learning plans.
• The school offers exceptional education to students with additional needs related to social, emotional, and mental health.
• The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism.
• The school's curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant, and stimulating, providing a solid foundation for future success.
• The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Behaviour Support Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support for young students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Support the delivery of in-class activities, promoting independent learning where possible, and encouraging appropriate social skills.
• Work alongside the teaching staff to support pupil behaviour, learning and personal development.
• Build a trusting relationship and rapport with the student to help re-engage them with their learning in a safe and caring environment.
• Help the student to replace their feelings of failure and frustration with a sense of belonging and success.

Behaviour Support Officer Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in a school or residential setting.
• Be knowledgeable or different complex needs, associated learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge and understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies such as Team Teach, NAPPI or MAPPA.
• Be able to work collaboratively with staff members and outside agencies, such as counsellors and mental health professionals.
• Have an Enhanced Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you would like to apply for the position of Behaviour Support Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the official GSL Education website to apply online.