Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber, West Yorkshire, Leeds, LS14

Job Type: Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £85 - £100 Per day

• Provide support to pupils with challenging behaviour in an educational setting
• Implement behaviour management strategies as directed by the SENCO or teacher
• Assist in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and parents to support pupil progress
• Document and report incidents of challenging behaviour

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience working with children with behavioural difficulties
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques

Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Prior experience working with children with challenging behaviour

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Training in behaviour management techniques

• Work primarily in a school setting
• Full-time hours, temporary position
• May involve dealing with challenging behaviour from pupils

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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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