Job Description:

Behaviour Support Assistant - Reading

Our lovely school in Reading is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join them in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for their students. They believe that their students deserve the opportunity to thrive both academically and emotionally.

This is a great opportunity to be involved in a supportive team. You will also be making a real difference in the lives of children with mental health needs.

• In this role, your main goal will be to work directly with students to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• You will also support students in developing social skills and conflict resolution strategies so that they can have all the necessary tools to thrive in social situations.
• Part of your role as a Behaviour Support Assistant will be to facilitate group activities and promote positive peer interactions
• You will also help model healthy coping strategies and social skills and maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all students

The right Behaviour Support Assistant will:

• Have the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Have strong communication skills
• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting children
• Experience supporting children and young people with educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs will be beneficial but not essential
• A desire to make a real impact

What you will gain from this role as a Behaviour Support Assistant:

• The opportunity to work in a nurturing environment
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Amazing experience to further your career in education, psychology or social work
• The ability to work in a fulfilling role that makes a difference every day
• Overall this will be a transformative experience, enriching your life while also making a positive impact on the lives of children who are struggling to cope in the classroom

• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Reading
• £90 - £100 per day
• Full Time
• ASAP Start

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives with children with behavioural and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert. You will be contacted if you have been short-listed.

Behaviour Support Assistant - Reading - ASAP Start - Full Time