Behaviour Support Assistant
Ryecroft School
Location: Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7BH
Salary: £22,000.00 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Ryecroft School, part of Options Autism.
About the Role
You will support the Positive Behaviour Lead and wider Inclusion Team to establish effective strategies in positive behaviour support and pastoral care. Your responsibilities include:
* Monitoring incidents on Sleuth to identify concerning student behaviours
* Monitoring behaviour, emotional, and social issues across all year groups and intervening positively when necessary
* Driving ClassDojo reward/motivation strategies in every class
* Contributing to pupil celebration events and schemes such as reward trips, Jack Petchy nominations, Student Council, and Student Leadership opportunities
Who we are looking for
We seek someone capable of working independently and as part of a team, with effective communication skills (verbal and written). You should be able to mediate, negotiate, problem-solve, and accurately record information.
All candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/Level 4 and above) or Level 2, and a full UK Driving Licence.
About Us
Ryecroft School, with a capacity for 60 pupils, opened in September 2024 and caters for pupils with Autism and complex needs. Located in Walsall, it is part of Outcomes First Group, a sector leader in innovative approaches for autism and complex needs care and education.
We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.
Why join Options Autism?
We prioritize your health and wellbeing, offering an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional contributions
* Access to mental health support and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to customize your benefits, which include:
* A variety of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, supporting work/life balance through the 4-Day Working Week trial, which is subject to successful probation.
Join our dynamic family across our brands—Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect, and Blenheim Schools—and help us achieve our mission of supporting pupils facing trauma, adversity, and autism to reach their potential.
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