Behaviour Support worker

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Are you looking for work in the Education sector?

Are you looking for work in Preston?

Do you have a passion for working with children with additional needs (social, emotional, mental health, SEN, Behavioural needs)?

Do you have positive behaviour management?

We are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working in a mainstream primary school and supporting children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons, such as:

Children in Looked After Care

Anxiety

Exclusion

Speech and language difficulties

Physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties

You Must Have

Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour

Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous

The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles

Confidence to make decisions

Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students

Empathy and understanding

Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and development

This is a great opportunity, to help enrich and develop vulnerable young people's lives. You will be working with an excellent team and joining a fantastic school where you can make a difference, playing a key role in the development of students.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.