Behavioural Education Assistant

Behavioural Education Assistant

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Monday-Friday (Full-Time - 8:30am-4:00pm) -Temporary -Term Time Only

Salary: 85- 100 a day

Veritas Education are working with an Alternative Provision in Bradford. The school are searching for Behaviour Educational Assistants to join their team. The school is a dynamic and inclusive educational institution dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school is committed to fostering personal growth, academic achievement, and social development in a supportive setting.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting students with their behavioural and learning needs, providing individualized interventions, and contributing to the overall positive learning environment of the school.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to students with challenging behaviour, implementing personalized strategies to address and manage their specific needs.
• Work collaboratively with the school's multidisciplinary team to develop and implement behaviour management plans, ensuring a consistent and positive approach.
• Effectively handle and de-escalate crisis situations by using Level 2 Team Teach strategies, employing proven strategies to maintain a safe and secure environment for both students and staff.
• Establish strong rapport with students, fostering trust and promoting positive relationships to enhance students' social and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create a cohesive support network for students, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach to their development.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of student progress, behavioural incidents, and interventions, and contribute to regular reviews and assessments.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people and/or adults with challenging behaviour and Social and Emotional Mental Health needs is essential.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management principles and positive behaviour support strategies.
• Be Level 2 Team Teach trained or be willing to attend the training course offered by Veritas.
• Safeguarding training is essential, this can be offered by Veritas.
• Level 2 safeguarding training is essential, this can be offered by Veritas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to the dynamic nature of the role.
• Candidates must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS upon registration.
• Have proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

What we offer:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• CPD courses including safeguarding and Team Teach to enhance your professional portfolio.
• A specialist consultant.
• A wide range of schools to gain experience.
• Temporary to permanent, full time and part time positions are available.

If you have the experience and skills required for this role, please send your CV to (url removed). Please include " Behavioural Education Assistant Application" in the subject line.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'