Behaviour Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our Behaviour Support Service as a Behaviour Support Assistant. As a peripatetic Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside school staff to support the inclusion of children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work as a peripatetic Teaching Assistant to support the inclusion of children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Offer advice, support and training in behaviour management to school staff.
  • Support children out of school by delivering programmes that teach the necessary skills to ensure successful integration into mainstream schooling.
  • Support children who are permanently excluded or close to exclusion.
  • Provide an understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant supporting children with social, emotional and/or behavioural problems.
  • Offer strategies for behaviour management to Headteachers, SENCOs, Class Teachers, Teaching Assistants and MDSAs.
  • Assist with the induction of new Teaching Assistants through training and modelling of behaviour management skills.
  • Offer cluster, school, group or individual training for Teaching Assistants in positive behaviour management and social skills.
  • Support and train individual Teaching Assistants with pupils at all stages of the SEN Code of Practice including those with statements.
  • Assist in the delivery of training to Wiltshire's Teaching Assistants.
  • Offer support to MDSAs through observation and training in positive behaviour management.
Person Specification
  • Previous relevant and practical experience.
  • A thorough understanding of relevant procedures and working practices.
  • Good knowledge of specialist function relevant to service area.
  • Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.
  • Appropriate experience of working with the relevant client group and understanding of the relevant statutory frameworks/requirements.
  • Practical knowledge of a range of procedures and specialist equipment to support clients.
  • Ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships with a range of people.
  • Sensitivity and empathy to build trusting and supportive relationships with clients and families.
  • Care skills and basic knowledge of mobility, nutrition and financial issues in order to provide practical, emotional support to clients and families.
  • Proven ability to follow routines, carry out set care plans, record and monitor changes in client condition.
  • Ability to manage challenging behaviour in clients.
  • Proven ability to communicate one to one and in small groups with relevant client group.
Requirements
  • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable children and young people.
  • Knowledge of a variety of strategies for Behaviour and Attendance and its implications for schools.
  • Minimum NVQ3 or equivalent.
  • Experienced Teaching Assistant.
  • Experience of working with children and young people with BESD over time.
  • Ability to work independently, whilst working as part of the Behaviour Support Team.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Confident in the use of a range of information and communication technology (ICT) as an integral element of work practice.
  • Through quality and style of interaction able to influence the behaviours and practices of pupils and a range of adults across different contexts.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
  • Committed to reflective practice and continuous service improvement.
  • Team player with a flexible attitude.
Desirable
  • Sound knowledge of child development.
  • Ability to inspire confidence in both service members and others.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of partners including parents.

We are a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. If you are dedicated to supporting schools and enhancing the educational experience for children, we would love to hear from you.

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