Join Our Team as a Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:30am-3:30pm (Full time and part time shifts available)
Contract Type: Temporary -Term Time Only
Day Rate: £85-£100 a day
Start Date: July 2024
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistants to join our team at a leading special school in Bradford, committed to supporting students with disabilities, learning difficulties, challenging behaviours, and complex needs. The school have incredible facilities to meet the needs of the students as well as a highly skilled and experienced teaching team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Individual and Group Support: Provide tailored one-on-one and group support to students with a range of special educational needs, ensuring each student feels safe, understood, and valued in their learning environment.
- Behaviour Management: Implement and follow individual behaviour support plans, utilising positive reinforcement and other strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours effectively.
- Educational Assistance: Assist teachers in delivering customised educational programs, adapting materials and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students with complex needs and learning difficulties.
- Monitoring and Assessment: Track and document student progress, behaviours, and achievements, providing regular feedback to teachers, and parents to support education and behaviour plans.
- Crisis Intervention: Respond promptly and calmly to crises, using approved Level 2 Team Teach intervention techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.
- Relationship Building: Foster strong, positive relationships with students to build trust and rapport, encouraging their social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals, participating in regular meetings and contributing to a holistic approach to student development.
- Environment Maintenance: Help create and maintain a structured, predictable, and engaging classroom environment, organising materials and setting up activities that promote learning and development.
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in special education and behaviour support.
- Personal Care: Assist with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility.
By embracing these responsibilities, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience and personal growth of our students, contributing to their overall well-being and success.
Requirements:
- Proven experience supporting adults and/or children with complex needs is essential.
- Personal experience supporting a family member with SEN/PMLD is also valued.
- Level 2 Team Teach is essential, although this training can be offered by Veritas.
- Safeguarding training is essential, although this training can be offered by Veritas.
- GCSE English and Maths is essential.
- Strong knowledge of SEN is essential.
- Strong communication, empathy, and patience are crucial. The ability to handle challenging situations with calm and professionalism is a must.
- A dedication to improving the lives of students with complex needs and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to adapt to the varying needs of students and the school environment.
- A moving and handling qualification is preferred.
- Candidates must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS upon registration.
- Have proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
What can Veritas Education offer you?
- A simple, hassle free and fast registration process.
- Experienced compliance/vetting team supporting every step of the way from the initial registration through to your first booking.
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people with special needs.
- You will work within a supportive team that values collaboration, professional development, and mutual support.
- Opportunities for both part-time and full-time roles to suit your availability.
- Enjoy a work schedule that aligns with the school year that suits your schedule.
- Online CPD courses including safeguarding to enhance your professional portfolio.
- Level 2 Team Teach training, delivered in house by our Team Teach Trainers.
- A specialist trained SEND consultant with professional experience working in special schools and Alternative Provisions.
- A wide range of schools to gain experience across Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds.
- Temporary to permanent, full time and part time positions are available.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting students with special educational needs and have the experience required, we would love to hear from you!
Apply Now: Please send an up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience for this position to .
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.'