Behaviour Support Assistant

Romford & Waltham Forest

Are you a patient, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant with experience supporting children and young people with additional needs and challenging behaviour?

We are recruiting for Behaviour Support Assistants to join specialist SEN schools across Romford and Waltham Forest, supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), SEMH needs, ADHD, communication difficulties and behavioural challenges.

The schools support pupils aged 2-19 years, from Early Years through to Sixth Form, with a range of additional needs including ASD, SLD, PMLD, communication difficulties, sensory needs and complex learning needs.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and additional learning needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, social skills and positive behaviour strategies.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement in learning.
• Implement behaviour support plans and follow EHCP targets.
• De-escalate challenging situations using a calm and proactive approach.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, parents and other professionals.
• Monitor pupil progress and behaviour.
• Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, ASD, ADHD or challenging behaviour.
• Experience within a school, alternative provision, youth work, care, support work or residential setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.

Experience with Team Teach, MAPA, positive behaviour support, trauma-informed practice or de-escalation strategies would be highly beneficial.

• Full-time, term-time only.
• ASAP start.
• Opportunities across specialist SEN schools in Romford and Waltham Forest.
• Supportive and experienced SEN teams.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Valuable experience working with pupils with complex behavioural needs.
• A rewarding opportunity to have a genuine impact on young people's lives.

If you're an experienced and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a specialist SEN setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether your background is in education, youth work, support work, residential care, mental health or behavioural support, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now for an ASAP start in Romford or Waltham Forest. Child & Adult DBS essential.

This role is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'