Behaviour Support Assistant - Hastings - Feb 2025
Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into teaching or a therapy-focused role?
A well established school for children aged 5-18 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants to their role as a Behaviour Support Assistant who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination.
You will benefit from:
* The opportunity of a permanent contract after 24 weeks employment through Academics
* A class rate of pay for a behaviour support assistant role
* Excellent training and development opportunities within the school
* Term time working hours
* Excellent experience to further your career
Key Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support Assistant:
* Supporting creative and safe play with the children
* Helping the children with completing academic tasks
* Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities
* Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams
* Implementing behavioural management strategies and de-escalation
You will be able to evidence:
* Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)
* A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)
* A minimum of grade (9-4) A*-C in GCSE Maths and English
* Experience in either a personal of professional capacity with behaviour support
