Behavioural Support Assistant

Job Description

Protocol Education have an excellent opportunity for a Behavioural Assistant to join a special school supporting young people disengaged from mainstream education.About the school:Based in North Tyneside this co-educational special school caters to children aged 7-14 with severe social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Most students attending the school have behavioural difficulties and associated disorders whichhave caused problems in mainstream schools. Each member of staff is fully committed to improving the outcomes of the students and supporting them back into mainstream education.About the Role:Working as a behavioural support assistant you will provide support for students with SEMH needs who may find it difficult or be reluctant to engage in education. This will include building rapport with students and creating positive relationships whichinfluence them to regulate their behaviour. Initially you will work on a temporary basis however there could be the opportunity for a school to offer you a permanent position should they require.What we need from you:If you have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or are passionate about improving the outcomes for young people this is the role for you. As an individual you will be outgoing and confident in your abilities to deal with behavioural difficultiesand re-engaging students in education.It is desired (although not essential) that applicants have a qualification in Team Teach and experience in dealing with young people who have SEMH needs.What Protocol can offer: A dedicated consultant who understands the importance of finding the right role for you, allowing you to get the best out of your employment. Access to over 50 CPD courses of Diploma and Certificate level, used to help further your understanding and help you progress further within your career. Flexibility - Whether youre wanting full or part time work, Protocol can work around you. We can offer you daily, long term or even permanent work. Competitive Rates Refer a friend scheme: £250 to any candidate who refers an individual who begins working for Protocol The opportunity to work with an agency who have gained recognition within our industry, through awards and accreditations.If you are interested in this role apply now or emailAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role as well as the Right to Work in the UK. Please see candidates/frequently-asked-questions for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education. We also offer FREE online safeguardingand Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see privacy-policy