Behaviour Support Assistant – Eastleigh, Hampshire
Are you passionate about supporting students with additional needs and making a real difference in their education?
GSL Education seeks a Behaviour Support Assistant for a secondary school in Eastleigh, Hampshire. This is a full-time role with a pay rate of between £21,000 - £25,000 per year, depending on experience. The role is set to start ASAP or from Easter 2025, with a permanent contract offered after a successful probation period. You can also progress through the pay grades as you gain more experience. This position will be based on the school’s resource base, catering to students with ASD, ADHD, and other Special Educational Needs (SEN). We are looking for candidates with direct experience working with children in schools, youth work, support work, or the care sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with ASD, ADHD, and other SEN.
* Help manage behavioural challenges and promote positive student engagement.
* Collaborate with the teaching staff and other professionals to create and implement effective support plans.
* Monitor and assess the progress of students, providing feedback where necessary.
* Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for students.
* Assist students with emotional regulation and coping strategies.
* Contribute to individualised learning plans to meet the needs of students.
* Support students in social situations to encourage interaction and communication.
Requirements:
* Previous experience working with children (ideally in SEN, youth work, support work, or the care sector).
* A strong understanding of behaviour management strategies.
* The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
* A patient and understanding approach to students with additional needs.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Team player with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
* A passion for helping students reach their full potential.
* Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why GSL Education?
* Permanent contract after probation period.
* Progression opportunities within the school and GSL Education.
* Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
* Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
* Gain valuable experience working with students with ASD, ADHD, and SEN.
If you are a passionate and skilled Behaviour Support Assistant looking for a rewarding, full-time opportunity in Eastleigh, apply today! Join GSL Education and be part of a dedicated team that transforms lives.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support Assistant’ role, or to be considered, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
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