Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title:

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location:

Rotherham
Recruitment Agency:
Teach Match
Pay: £90 - £105 per day

Teach Match is recruiting for dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistants to work in our partner schools across Rotherham. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of behavioural and emotional needs, implementing strategies to help improve their behaviour and create a positive learning environment. This role involves working alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and other professionals to ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

Behaviour Support:

Support students with behavioural challenges by implementing effective behaviour management strategies.
Assist in the development and monitoring of individual behaviour plans for students.
Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, encouraging positive behaviour and social interactions.
Track and report on students' progress and provide regular updates to school staff and parents
Support in class learning Intervention and Mentoring:

Work with students who may be at risk of exclusion, offering targeted interventions and mentoring to improve engagement.
Deliver small group sessions or structured activities aimed at improving social skills and emotional resilience.

Promote Positive Behaviour:

Reinforce positive behaviour through praise and rewards, helping to foster a safe and respectful learning environment.
Assist with classroom management to ensure a structured and orderly environment conducive to learning.

Safeguarding and Well-being:

Ensure the safety and well-being of students, following all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

Person Specification:

Essential Skills &

Qualifications:

Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
Understanding of behaviour management strategies and how to apply them effectively.
Strong communication skills to engage with students, school staff, and parents.
Ability to build rapport with students, particularly those facing behavioural or emotional challenges.
Patient, empathetic, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
A proactive, solution-focused approach to addressing behavioural issues.
Commitment to supporting inclusion and helping all students achieve their potential.

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