Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour 
Start date: Immediate
Contract type: Full Time/Part time

Are you passionate about empowering students and promoting positive behavioural outcomes? GSL Education is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join a local school in Bournemouth, working with both primary and secondary students to provide tailored support and encourage positive development.

About the School:

The school is a special education setting that caters to children from primary through to secondary age, with a focus on those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. It also supports students with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs). The school offers small class sizes, typically with no more than seven pupils per class, and is supported by high staffing levels to ensure individual attention. Facilities include purpose-built classrooms, a sensory room, therapy hub, quiet rooms, a food technology kitchen, a creative learning room, sports hall, outdoor play areas, a large playground, an outdoor learning area, and a courtyard garden. The school emphasises a calm and nurturing environment that fosters resilience, safety, and respect. It follows the National Curriculum, offering a flexible timetable that combines traditional primary and secondary school learning, adapted to meet the diverse needs of its pupils.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in implementing behaviour management strategies and supporting students in achieving their educational goals. Your role will involve working closely with students, teachers, and external professionals to ensure a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

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• Implementing behaviour management strategies effectively.
• Providing targeted support to students to help manage and improve behaviour.
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff to develop and maintain positive classroom environments.
• Assisting in crisis intervention when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students.

Requirements:

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• Previous experience of working with children or young people, particularly in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Empathy, patience, and a proactive approach to supporting students.
• Commitment to promoting positive behavioural outcomes and inclusivity.

Benefits:

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• Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to student welfare and development.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are eager to work as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Bournemouth, we encourage you to apply now!

To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you should:

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• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Provide an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please note, this role requires a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must undergo all necessary background checks, including an enhanced DBS.

For more details or to apply, please contact at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Behaviour Support Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.