We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to work at our School. This role would be ideal for someone who is able to demonstrate strong skills and successful experience planning for and supporting pupils with behaviour and/or social or emotional needs. Working at Asquith Primary School, the successful candidate would work closely as part of the newly structured Inclusion team. The role will be to support pupils currently on a 1:1 / small group basis across the whole school in the first instance, and will be a first response to challenging incidents.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
• Is committed to inclusion
• Has strong behaviour management skills and follows a positive approach to behaviour management
• Is able to assist the class teacher and other professionals as appropriate in the development of suitable educational activities to support children who are struggling in the classroom environment
• Is a good communicator and able to work well in a team
• Will be a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom and develop positive working relationships with pupils and parents alike
• Understand how children learn and use their initiative to meet individuals’ needs
• Is patient, able to stay calm, listen, and value children’s views
• Will support the ethos, vision and values of the school, abiding by all policies and procedures.
We are a school that strongly supports Rita Pierson’s theory that “Every Kid Needs A Champion” – we are looking for that champion!