Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Salary Scale: £95 to £110 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Status: Part time, Full time

GSL Educationis currently seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to undertake a position at one of our client schools in Sheffield.

The role of a Behavior Support Assistant in schools play a vital role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, supporting students with behavioral difficulties, and promoting the overall well-being of the school community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Behaviour Support Assistant in schools typically holds a crucial role in promoting positive behavior and creating a supportive learning environment.
• They work with senior leadership, teachers, and other staff to create policies that promote positive behavior and address any issues that may arise.
• Behaviour Support Assistant provide guidance and support to teachers and other staff members on managing challenging behavior in the classroom. They may offer training sessions, workshops, or one-on-one support to help staff implement effective behavior management strategies.
• Behaviour Support Assistant play a key role in fostering a positive school culture and ethos. They may organize initiatives and events aimed at promoting positive behavior, such as reward systems, assemblies, or anti-bullying campaigns.
• Behaviour Support Assistant monitor the effectiveness of behavior management strategies and interventions implemented within the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working as a behaviour assistant within an educational setting.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and resilience when working with students facing academic or behavioral challenges.
• Hold relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or a related field.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.

For more information, please contact Mitch Stringer at  (url removed).