Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant - Bradford

• Secondary aged pupils (KS3 & KS4)
• ASAP start date
• Full-time contract available
• Working hours Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 3:30pm

NextGen Teachers are currently recruiting on behalf od a Secondary and SEN School based in Bradford who are looking for Behaviour Support Assistants to join their team on a full-time contract basis starting as soon as possible.

This school caters for Secondary aged students who live with Special Educational Needs including; Autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Medical/Physical needs and Social and Emotional Mental health needs.

The role of a Behaviour Mentor is to act as a role-model in school and to support pupils with behavioural needs and additional needs in the school from Year 7 - Year 11 who may also have additional special needs. Your role will be to work in classrooms and support small groups of children as well as children on a 1:1 basis.

Key Responsibilities of Behaviour Support:

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, providing tailored support to meet their specific SEN and SEMH needs
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and SENCO to implement personalised learning plans
• Help to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in line with school policies
• Provide emotional support to students, fostering their confidence and well-being
• Assist with the delivery of interventions and learning activities, both inside and outside the classroom
• Contribute to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH and SEN needs
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of SEMH and strategies for supporting emotional and behavioural development (such as TeamTeach)
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

If you are Interested in this Behaviour Mentor role, please apply directly to the advert or, contact Charley at NextGen Teachers for more information.

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