Career Opportunity
Behaviour Support Assistant
Summary
Description
Behaviour Support Assistant
Job Reference
0000000333
Location
The Victory Academy
Closing Date
18/04/2021
Details
Employment Type
Support
Hours
37
Weeks Per Year
36
Location
The Victory Academy
Minimum Salary
£17,960
Maximum Salary
£20,214
Contract Type
Permanent
Advert Details
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- Experience of working with children aged 11-18 in a school setting.
- Experience of working with children who display challenging behaviour and an ability to motivate and encourage pupils.
- Experience of resolving conflict and facilitating mediation between young people.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people including pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative.
- An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people.
- Good general standard of education at level 2 or above, including L2 English and Maths
- Knowledge of current child protection and safeguarding practice.
- Good ICT skills including use of SIMS and Behaviour Watch.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Additional skills and experience:
- Further qualification in working with children, young people and families.
- Participation on courses relevant to supporting pupils who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Experience of working with or in alternative provision.
- Knowledge of support services available to young people.
- Think about their Thinking
- Be their Best self
- Shape their Success
- The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
- Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
- Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
- Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
- Free parking in our staff carpark
Please note that applications are submitted through our recruitment provider Jane Systems via https://applicant.website