Yeovil, Somerset
£(Apply online only) per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: ASAP
The School and Role
A specialist school in Yeovil, Somerset is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant with a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support students. Pupils are aged 11- 16 and have Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, as well as associated needs such as ADHD. Many of the students have suffered trauma and have found mainstream education to be difficult. The school focuses on areas where progress can be made whether emotionally, socially, behaviourally or academically. The Behaviour Support Assistant will support in small classes using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.
This is an excellent SEN school with a strong reputation in the community, staff here enjoy excellent work life balance smaller class sizes (10 per class). This school is set just outside of Yeovil, with excellent transport links and onsite parking. There is a community feel to this school with staff all contributing towards the excellent working environment.
Requirements
The desired Behaviour Support Assistant will:
• Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
• To mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
• You will need to be resilient, empathetic, ...