Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you interested in working in education, with a passion for supporting pupils most in need? Do you have a background in mentoring that you'd like to apply to the classroom? Are you a behaviour specialist who would like to apply their knowledge within an educational environment? If so, Team Educate would love to hear from you!

Team Educate are looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work with students in a Special School/Alternative Provision setting in the South Birmingham/Solihull area. We are keen to hear from professionals with either a background in education and teaching, experience with challenging behaviour, or those who have experience of mentoring young people. We would equally love to hear from you if you are a recent graduate in a related field (Psychology, Education Studies, Sociology) and are looking for a challenging and extremely rewarding new role as a Behaviour Mentor.

The Behaviour Support Assistant role will involve working closely with young learners to provide behavioural support, mentoring and coaching. You may be required to work with specific pupils and support them in their lessons to promote academic development, or you may be working 1-to-1 with pupils who follow alternative provision for behaviour coaching. The ability to communicate 'on the same level' as the young learners you'll work with and being able to build rapport with young people quickly and easily will be vital in this position.

The successful Behaviour Support Assistant will:

• Provide guidance and support to primary-aged pupils
• Help pupils set and achieve personal and academic goals
• Share knowledge and expertise in a specific field or area of interest
• Assist pupils in developing new skills and overcoming challenges
• Act as a role model and provide positive reinforcement to pupils
• Foster a supportive and trusting relationship with a range of pupils

Behaviour Support Assistants will need:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Active listening skills to understand individual pupils' needs and concerns
• Empathy and the ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with pupils
• Patience and the ability to provide constructive feedback
• Registration with the DBS Update Service or willingness to process one with Team Educate

Behaviour Support Assistants working with Team Educate will benefit from:

• A full-time, long-term placement in a fantastic school, with the potential to secure a permanent position
• Support, advice and guidance from experienced teaching professionals
• A competitive daily pay rate
• A highly rewarding and fulfilling role, supporting pupils who will really benefit from your support and guidance
• Opportunities to secure longer-term employment/ opportunities in other partner schools if desired

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of others by sharing your knowledge, experience, and support. This role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to build meaningful relationships. If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and thrive, we would love for you to join us and our school in their commitment to providing outstanding learning and Behaviour Support.

What we stand for:

Team Educate are a forward-thinking agency with our schools' and candidates' best interests at heart. We have lots of positions coming to us on a weekly basis and we are confident we can find the perfect role for you! Something that separates us from other teaching agencies is our in-house teaching experts, who have 30+ years of experience in various education settings. Our team are on hand to offer our candidates support with their teaching practice, help ensure success in their role, and offer opportunities to enhance their professional development.

Do you have a friend who may be interested in joining us? We offer £75 for every Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant referral and £150 for every Supply Teacher referral (terms and conditions apply).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £86.00-£95.00 per day

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Do you have an Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service?
• How many years of experience do you have in supporting pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs?

Work Location: In person