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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. The role is to start ASAP or in September.
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
What you need to know:
- Behaviour Support Assistant
- Reading
- £90 – £100 per day
- Full Time
- ASAP Start or September 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 or September Start – Full Time
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