Behavioural Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching

  • Knutsford, Cheshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job descriptionProspero Teaching are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working in a school and supporting children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons.CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS:
  • Location – Knutsford
  • Start date – Immediately
  • Position – Behavioural Support Assistant
  • Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm daily
You must have:Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour
Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous
The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles
Confidence to make decisions
Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students
Empathy and understanding
Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and developmentThis is a great opportunity, to help enrich and develop vulnerable young people’s lives. You will be working with an excellent team and joining a fantastic school where you can make a difference, playing a key role in the development of students.TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two yearsContract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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