Behavioural Support Assistant

4 days ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time
Job Title: Behavioural Support Assistant

Location: Preston, UK

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Behavioural Support Assistant to provide targeted support to children and young people who exhibit challenging behaviours.

The successful candidate will foster a positive environment that promotes personal growth, resilience, and academic progress.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in young lives through tailored interventions and close collaboration with educational staff and families.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Direct Support: Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to understand and manage behaviours, focusing on promoting positive behaviour strategies.
  2. Interventions and Plans: Develop and implement individual behaviour support plans (BSPs) in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
  3. Monitoring and Reporting: Track progress on individual behaviour plans, record incidents, and maintain accurate case notes to ensure all support remains effective and relevant.
  4. Crisis Intervention: Assist in de-escalating challenging situations, using approved techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.
  5. Professional Development: Participate in training and professional development sessions to stay up-to-date with the latest behavioural support strategies and safeguarding practices.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
  • Experience: Prior experience working with children or young people, ideally in a behaviour support, social care, or educational setting.
  • Educational Background: Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, social work, or a related field are preferred.
  • Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with young people, families, and colleagues.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with behaviour management strategies and experience implementing positive behaviour interventions.
  • Resilience: Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, particularly when dealing with challenging behaviour.
  • Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive support for students.
  • Flexibility: Willing to adapt to the needs of the students, which may involve some out-of-hours work.
Benefits
  • Professional Development: Ongoing training opportunities and support for career progression.
  • Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
  • Competitive Package: Salary and benefits are competitive and reflect experience and qualifications.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for the role.



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