Behaviour Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Walsall, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG

Job title:            Behaviour Support Assistant

Location:           Ryecroft School, Walsall

Salary:               £24,000 per annum

Hours:               37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:           Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are keen to appoint a Behaviour Support Assistant at our new Options School – Ryecroft School located in Walsall.

About the Role

To assist in developing the school as a high-quality specialist provision for the pupils through providing the highest standards of pastoral care for all pupils of all abilities in a safe and orderly learning environment which provides a high standard of behaviour. To support the teacher in addressing the needs of all pupils but especially those pupils who need particular help with behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning. 

Essential 

  • GCSE’s in Maths and English, grade C or above
  • Basic computer literacy skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexible approach to working
  • Ability to build relationships with pupils & young people
  • Ability to work successfully with pupils with challenging behaviour
  • Driving Licence
  • Negotiation Skills
  • High expectations of others 
  • Resilience
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Willing to undertake training 
  • Ability to prioritise tasks

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with young people, preferably in an educational setting
  • Qualification related to Child or Social Care
  • Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

About the school

Our New Options School - Ryecroft School has capacity for 60 pupils and opened in September 2024. Our New Options School caters for pupils with Autism and complex needs. 

The school is located in Walsall. Walsall is a market town in the West Midlands County. It is located 9 miles north-west of Birmingham, 7 miles east of Wolverhampton and 9 miles from Lichfield.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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