Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant - Chippenham

Mainstream Primary School

ASAP Start - Chippenham

A rewarding and exciting role as a Behaviour Support Assistant has opened for an aspiring SEN teacher, an educational psychologist, support worker or occupational therapist.

A Behaviour Support Assistant role is an ideal match for a recent psychology or criminology graduate who has a passion to understand the triggering factors that are causing the challenging behaviour. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will have the prospect of co-operating, observing and shadowing trained professionals such as experienced SENCOs, Educational Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists. The ability to gain invaluable experience and to learn from specialist professionals will enlighten the spark within you to progress.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work with young learners who display behaviour that is outside the expected boundaries that are imposed by the school. A behaviour Support Assistant will implement specific strategies, provide emotional support and promote positive habits that will improve their overall well-being and social interactions with their peers.

Full‑Time 8:30am - 3:30pm, £80 - £100 per day. The highly‑regarded primary school is looking for an individual who demonstrates excellent behavioural management skills, is committed to improving the life of a challenging young person and is able to easily adapt their approach and strategies to the specific needs of the individual. Relevant experience of working with difficult behaviour, mental health issues or SEN children is admirable for the position.

To apply for this Behaviour Support Assistant position, please submit your CV to this advert.