Behaviour Support Assistant - Newbury

Behaviour Support Assistant - SEN School - Newbury
Pay: £90.00 - £105.00 per day
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a calm, resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Newbury?

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs or additional learning needs?

A specialist SEN school in Newbury is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to join their supportive team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour, providing consistent support and helping them develop strategies to manage their emotions. You will build positive relationships with pupils and provide reassurance during difficult situations.

The Behaviour Support Assistant role will involve:

Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
* Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
* Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities
* Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model
* Working closely with Teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support
* Creating a calm, safe and structured environment for pupils
* ASAP start in Newbury, with good transport linksThe school is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant who is patient, consistent and able to remain calm under pressure. Previous experience within education, care, youth work, mental health or SEN is desirable, although applicants with strong transferable experience are also encouraged to apply.

This Behaviour Support Assistant position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist setting while receiving ongoing support from an experienced school team.

If you are interested in becoming a Behaviour Support Assistant and would like to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.

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Behaviour Support Assistant - Newbury - SEN School - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed