Website Balfor Recruitment
Job Sypnosis: Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join a well-respected special needs school in Erdington. This full-time, ongoing position offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Erdington
Duration: Full time, on going
Salary: £85 – £100 per day
The School/role:
An amazing special needs school in Erdington are currently looking for a fulltime Behaviour Support assistant. The school is a community special school with students SEMH this 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 recognised and addressed.
If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000.
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
- SEMH needs experience
- Level 1 safeguarding certificate
- Recent school based references
- Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
- Full DBS – on the update service