Behaviour Support Assistant

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Behaviour Support Assistant - Southend-on-Sea

Are you passionate about supporting students to overcome barriers and reach their full potential?

GSL are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll work directly with students facing behavioural challenges, providing essential guidance, encouragement, and support to help them succeed academically and personally. If you have the empathy, patience, and resilience to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Position: Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Salary Scale: £80-£105

Contract Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Behavioural Support: Provide individual and group support to students, helping them develop positive behaviour and emotional well-being strategies.
• Crisis Management: Act as a key point of contact for behavioural incidents, assisting with de-escalation and supporting students through challenging moments.
• Individualised Support Plans: Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create and implement behaviour support plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Support students in building social skills, resilience, and conflict resolution abilities, promoting a positive school experience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, school counselors, and external professionals to create a holistic support network for each student.
• Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess students' progress and communicate insights to teachers and parents, ensuring ongoing, responsive support.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience working in a similar role or with children who have behavioural needs is advantageous but not essential.
• Empathy and Patience: A compassionate approach and patience in managing the unique challenges students face.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with staff, students, and parents.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, supportive team environment.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Professional Development: Access to training and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a school committed to staff and student well-being.
• Impactful Role: Make a meaningful difference in students' lives and contribute to a positive school community.
  
  

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.