Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant Middlesbrough £380 - £425 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) Janaury 2025 The School and Role A specialist school in Durham seek a Behaviour Support Assistant with a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support students. Pupils are aged 8-16 and have Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD. The school focuses on areas where progress can be made whether emotionally, socially, behaviourally or academically. The Behaviour Support Assistant will support in small classes using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning. Requirements The desired Behaviour Support Assistant will: Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour. To mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally. Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults What we offer As a Behaviour Support Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:  Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.  Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).  Social and networking events. Pension contributions.  CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. How to apply  If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant living in or around Middlesbrough who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.  Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) #visionsupport