Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Wolverhampton
Duration: Full time, ongoing
Salary: £85 – £100 per day
The School/Role:
An amazing special needs school in Wolverhampton is currently looking for a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant. The school is a community special school with students who have SEMH needs. This role requires conducting thorough assessments to accurately identify and understand the social, emotional, and mental health needs of all pupils, ensuring that each individual’s unique challenges and strengths are recognized and addressed.
This will include supporting teachers with material preparation for lessons, assisting with displays, and providing direct 1-on-1 or small group student support.
The ideal candidate for a Behaviour Support Assistant role should:
* Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEMH.
* Possess prior experience collaborating within the SEMH Department.
* Exhibit flexibility, proactivity, and patience.
* Show nurturing and compassionate qualities in their approaches.
* Communicate effectively within a team.
A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.
Requirements:
* Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background.
* PECS and Makaton training/experience.
* Experience with SEMH needs.
* Level 1 safeguarding certificate.
* Recent school-based references.
* Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport.
* Full DBS – on the update service.
If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000.
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